Lentil Flour from Japan
Powdered flour produced by grinding dried lentils from heading 0713, commonly used in Indian dal dishes, soups, and gluten-free baking. Classified in HTS 1106.10.00.00 because it is a fragmented product of dried leguminous vegetables with the required fineness per chapter notes. It excludes any preparation that would move it to Chapter 19.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include certificates confirming no additives or roasting, as prepared products go to Chapter 19 or 21
• Test for moisture content under 13% to match dried legume status from 0713
• Watch for mislabeling as 'pulse flour' which could trigger scrutiny