Dried Petite Crimson Lentils from China
Petite crimson lentils are small, whole dried red-brown lentils, shelled for use in hearty soups and Indian recipes. They classify under HTS 0713.40.20.85 as residual other dried lentils. Unlike split red lentils, these remain whole post-drying.
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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments to avoid pest-related detentions
• Document drying process to confirm unsuitability for immediate consumption per chapter notes
• Separate from red split lentils in inventory to maintain accurate HTS declaration