Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, and temporarily preserved vegetables of various types. This chapter is a core chapter in agricultural trade, involving tariff quotas, seasonal adjustments, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures. The scope of goods ranges from fresh vegetables to processed vegetables (such as frozen, steamed, or fried), but excludes further-processed vegetable products (classified under Chapter 20). Heading 0713 covers dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split. It includes dried peas, chickpeas, mung beans, adzuki beans, kidney beans, lentils, etc. These legumes must undergo drying treatment but are not further processed. Note: 0713 refers only to dried beans and does not include fresh or frozen legumes (classified under 0710) or bean sprouts (classified under 0709). The first 2 digits 07 represent edible vegetables and roots and tubers; digits 3-4, 13, represent dried leguminous vegetables, shelled; digits 5-6, 40, further subdivide into lentils. The complete code 071340 refers to dried lentils, but the product name 'frozen dried' contains a logical contradiction: dried lentils are typically not frozen, and if frozen, they may be classified under 0710. Therefore, this code actually corresponds to dried lentils, not frozen dried lentils. If the product is dried lentils, it should be classified under 071340; if it is frozen lentils, it should be classified under 071022 (frozen legumes). The expression 'frozen dried' may refer to freeze-dried lentils, but freeze-drying belongs to dehydrated vegetables and may still be classified under 0713, because freeze-drying does not change their essential nature as dried beans. However, note that if freeze-dried lentils are cooked, they are classified under Chapter 20.

Product name: The specific variety should be declared, such as 'dried lentils' or 'freeze-dried lentils,' avoiding the confusing expression 'frozen dried lentils.' Processing method: State whether the product has undergone freezing, drying, freeze-drying, etc., and whether it has been skinned or split. State: Declare as dried, fresh, chilled, frozen, etc., and it must be consistent with the processing method. Whether skinned: Whether the lentils have had their seed coat removed, affecting subheading subdivision. Whether split: Whether the lentils have been split into pieces or flour; splitting may result in classification under other subheadings. Packaging specifications: Such as bagged, boxed, retail packaging, etc., affecting regulatory conditions. Brand: If there is a brand, the brand name must be declared; if no brand, declare 'none.' Product name: Dried lentils; Processing method: Dried, not frozen; State: Dried; Whether skinned: No; Whether split: No; Packaging specifications: 25 kg/bag; Brand: None. Misreporting freeze-dried lentils as frozen lentils, resulting in classification under 0710 instead of 0713. Ignoring the contradiction between 'frozen' and 'dried,' failing to verify the actual processing technique. Failing to declare whether skinned or split, affecting subheading accuracy.

The core basis for classification is the true processing state of the goods. Dried lentils (including freeze-dried) should be classified under 071340, because they have undergone drying treatment and meet the definition of 'dried beans' under 0713. If they are frozen lentils (not dried), they are classified under 071022. Although freeze-dried lentils undergo freezing, their final state is dried, so they still fall under 0713. If the lentils are cooked or further processed, they are classified under Chapter 20. 071022 Frozen lentils: Frozen lentils are fresh beans that have been frozen but not dried, classified under 0710; dried lentils have been dried, classified under 0713. 071331 Dried mung beans: Mung beans and lentils are different varieties with different subheadings, but both belong to 0713. 071339 Other dried beans: 071339 covers other dried beans; lentils have a specific subheading 071340 and are classified there with priority. 200599 Other processed vegetables: If lentils are cooked, seasoned, or otherwise processed, they are classified under 2005, not 0713. Confirm whether the product is dried lentils, not frozen lentils. Confirm whether it has been skinned or split. Confirm whether it has been cooked or further processed. Confirm whether packaging specifications affect regulation. Confirm whether brand information has been fully declared.

Which HS code should freeze-dried lentils be classified under? Freeze-dried lentils undergo freeze-drying treatment, and their final state is dried, so they still belong to dried beans and should be classified under 071340. However, if they are cooked or seasoned after freeze-drying, they are classified under Chapter 20. What is the difference in HS codes between frozen lentils and dried lentils? Frozen lentils are classified under 071022 (frozen legumes), while dried lentils are classified under 071340. The key difference lies in whether they have undergone drying treatment. How can one determine whether lentils have undergone 'drying' treatment? Drying treatment includes natural sun-drying, hot-air drying, freeze-drying, etc., which reduces moisture content to a safe level. If only frozen and not dried, they do not qualify as dried beans. Is the product name 'frozen dried lentils' appropriate for declaration? It is not recommended, because 'frozen' and 'dried' are contradictory. It should be clearly stated as 'freeze-dried lentils' or 'dried lentils,' and the code should be selected according to the actual process. Does the HS code change after lentils are skinned? Skinned lentils are still classified under 071340, because 0713 covers skinned dried beans. However, if split into flour, they may be classified under other subheadings. How can the import tariff rate for dried lentils be checked? You can consult the China Customs 'Import and Export Tariff Schedule' or use the 'Internet + Customs' platform, enter HS code 071340 to obtain the MFN rate, general rate, etc. Tariff rates may change, so the latest version shall prevail. What regulatory documents are required for exporting dried lentils? Generally, an export declaration form, contract, invoice, packing list, etc. are required, and some countries may require a phytosanitary certificate. Specific requirements shall be subject to customs regulations. If lentils have already been cooked and frozen, which code should they be classified under? Cooked lentils are processed vegetables and should be classified under Chapter 20, such as 200599 (other processed vegetables), not 0713.