Dried Green Lentils from Japan
Shelled and dried green lentils are leguminous vegetables harvested, cleaned, and dehydrated for pantry storage. Classified in HTS 0713.90.81.00 for dried leguminous vegetables outside quota entry periods. They require cooking and are unsuitable for immediate raw consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label packages with country of origin and harvest date; FDA prior notice required for all dried legumes
• Avoid bulk packaging without fumigation certificates to prevent pest quarantine issues at ports
• Confirm varietal purity to prevent misclassification as a quota-exempt type