Dried Brown Lentils

Dried brown lentils are the most common variety, shelled, whole, and dehydrated for storage under HTS 0713.40.20 as other lentils. They are versatile for soups, stews, and vegetarian patties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.40.10Same rate: 35%

If hulled and split

Hulled/split brown lentils are distinctly under 0713.40.10, separate from whole forms.

2309.90.24Lower: 25% vs 35%

If End-use as feed preparations moves to Chapter 23, not human food vegetables.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If peas instead of lentils

Morphological differences classify peas under 0713.10, requiring botanical verification for lentils.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bulk shipments to meet international phytosanitary standards

โ€ข Test for aflatoxins, common in legumes, with results under 20 ppb for smooth FDA entry

โ€ข Specify 'for human consumption' on docs to differentiate from animal feed classifications

Related Products under HTS 0713.40.20

Dried Green Lentils

Dried green lentils (Lens culinaris) are shelled leguminous vegetables that have been dehydrated for long-term storage, falling under HTS 0713.40.20 as 'other' lentils not specifically categorized elsewhere. They are whole, unsplit, and skinned, commonly used in soups and salads after cooking.

Dried Red Lentils

Dried red lentils are shelled, skinned whole seeds of the lentil plant, dehydrated and classified under HTS 0713.40.20 as 'other' lentils. They maintain their red skin color and are a staple in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines for quick-cooking dals.

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.

Dried Puy Lentils

Dried Puy lentils, a French variety with green-speckled skins, are shelled, whole, and dried, classified under HTS 0713.40.20 for other lentils. They hold shape well when cooked, ideal for side dishes and salads.

Organic Dried Green Lentils

Certified organic dried green lentils are shelled, whole leguminous vegetables grown without synthetic pesticides, dried and under HTS 0713.40.20. They appeal to health-conscious markets and require USDA organic certification.

Dried French Green Lentils

Dried French green lentils (du Puy style) are robust, shelled whole seeds dried for export, classified as other lentils in HTS 0713.40.20. They retain firm texture for gourmet applications.