Dried Laird Lentils from China
Laird lentils are large-seeded, dried green-brown lentils popular in North American markets for their versatility in cooking. HTS 0713.40.20.85 includes them as other shelled, dried lentils not organic or split. They are often used whole in salads and pilafs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for all pulse imports over 24 hours before arrival
• Batch-test for weevils, a common issue in lentil shipments leading to fumigation costs
• Use 'net weight' declarations excluding tare for accurate duty assessment