Dried Split Red Lentils

Dried and split red lentils (Lens culinaris) are shelled leguminous vegetables processed for storage and cooking, falling under HTS 0713.90.61.00 when imported between May 1 and August 31 due to seasonal quota protections for domestic production. They are not suitable for immediate consumption without rehydration. This code applies to dried, shelled beans and peas unfit for raw eating.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0713.90Same rate: 35%

If entered outside May-Aug quota period

Same dried leguminous vegetables but without seasonal quota restriction use the general 'other' subheading.

1102Lower: 19% vs 35%

If further processed into flour or meal

Dried lentils ground into flour move to Chapter 11 for cereal flours and vegetable meals.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If peas instead of lentils

Whole dried beans/peas have specific statistical suffixes; lentils specifically under 0713.60 but split form stays in 'other'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry date falls within May 1-Aug 31 for this quota code; use 0713.90.90 otherwise

Provide certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate to prove no sprouting

Label moisture content under 13% to avoid reclassification as fresh