Dried Split Red Lentils from China
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.
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
• 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