Dried Puy Lentils from China
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.
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
• Obtain EU export certificates for varietal authenticity, as Puy lentils have protected status
• Monitor for pesticide residues per FDA maximum residue limits (MRLs) during import clearance
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding packaging, to avoid duty miscalculations