Dried Green Lentils from China
Dried green lentils (Lens culinaris) are shelled leguminous vegetables that have been dehydrated for long-term storage and cooking. They fall under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as other dried lentils, neither specifically described elsewhere nor certified organic. These are whole, unsplit lentils suitable for soups, stews, and salads after rehydration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 14% to qualify as 'dried' and avoid reclassification under fresh vegetable headings
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for lentils
• Label packages with varietal name and country of origin to prevent customs disputes on 'other' categorization