Dried Lentil Seeds for Sowing
Shelled dried lentil (Lens culinaris) seeds optimized for sowing in pulse crop farming. These are classified under HTS 0713.90.11.00 as leguminous vegetable seeds for propagation, distinct from culinary lentils due to their untreated state for viability. They are dried solely for transport and storage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If split, skinned, or prepared for consumption
Processed lentils for food use are under specific subheadings, not sowing seeds.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solutions
Per Chapter Note to 0711, preserved veggies unsuitable for immediate consumption shift there.
If sold in bulk as unprocessed field seeds
Lentil seeds not dried or shelled as vegetables may classify under Chapter 12.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import permits from agricultural authorities like USDA for quarantine pests common in lentils
• Document varietal specifics (e.g
• green, red) to match declared HTS and prevent duty reassessment
• Test for moisture content below 12% to confirm dried status and avoid fresh vegetable classification
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