Dried Petite Crimson Lentils from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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