Dried Green Lentils from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 14% to qualify as 'dried' and avoid reclassification under fresh vegetables (Chapter 7)
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests or diseases, as required for leguminous vegetables
• Label with country of origin and lot numbers to comply with FDA food safety standards and prevent common inspection delays