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U.S. imports of dried shelled lentils (SITC 05424) totaled $5.0M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Dried Shelled Lentils paid $88K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $870K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLentils — traded in red (split), green, brown, and black (beluga) market types — are a globally significant pulse with strong demand from food manufacturers, ethnic grocery channels, and the growing plant-based protein sector. Canada is the world's leading lentil exporter and a primary US supply source, with USMCA providing favorable tariff treatment for Canadian-origin shipments. Red split lentils and whole green lentils carry different price points and processing requirements, and importers should specify variety and split/whole status clearly in purchase contracts. FDA food-safety requirements, including mycotoxin testing and facility registration, apply at entry.
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At the SITC level, both whole and split (dehulled) dried lentils fall under this heading. However, at the HTS 10-digit level used for US Customs entry, there may be separate tariff lines distinguishing split from whole lentils. Importers should confirm the precise HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker to ensure correct duty treatment.
Key commercial specifications include variety (red, green, brown, beluga), split or whole, moisture content (typically below 14%), admixture and broken seed tolerances, and absence of foreign matter. Food-safety specifications typically cover aflatoxin, ochratoxin A, and pesticide residue limits aligned with FDA or buyer-specific standards.
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