Dried Green Lentils from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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