Dried Black Beluga Lentils
Dried black beluga lentils are small, shiny, shelled whole lentils resembling caviar, dried for preservation and fitting HTS 0713.40.20 as 'other' lentils. They are prized for their firm texture in gourmet dishes and salads.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split during processing
Even specialty lentils like beluga, if split, are reclassified to the specific split lentil subheading.
If broad/vetch beans instead
Misidentification as broad beans shifts to 0713.50; lentils must be confirmed as Lens culinaris.
If flour-milled
Milling into flour moves from whole dried vegetables in Chapter 7 to Chapter 11 for flours and meals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include certificates of origin from major producers like Canada or Turkey to qualify for preferential duties
• Inspect for purity (99% min lentils) to pass customs grading requirements
• Avoid plastic packaging for bulk imports; use breathable bags to comply with fumigation rules
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Dried Red Lentils
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Dried Brown Lentils
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Organic Dried Green Lentils
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Dried French Green Lentils
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