Dried Brown Lentils from China
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.
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 meet international phytosanitary standards
• Test for aflatoxins, common in legumes, with results under 20 ppb for smooth FDA entry
• Specify 'for human consumption' on docs to differentiate from animal feed classifications