Product classification
HS code for Dried lentils: 0713.40
Vegetables, leguminous, lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Classification of dried lentils under HS 0713.40
Dried lentils are classified under HS code 0713.40. This classification is part of Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0713 is specifically for dried leguminous vegetables that have been shelled, regardless of whether they have been skinned or split. Subheading 0713.40 is the dedicated international code for lentils of the genus Lens, most commonly Lens culinaris. The classification is straightforward but requires the product to be in a dried state. Fresh or chilled lentils in the pod or shelled are classified under heading 0708. The processing of the lentils is a key factor; they can be whole, split, or skinned and still remain under 0713.40. However, if the lentils are roasted, fried, or otherwise prepared as a snack, or if they are preserved in liquid or airtight containers, they are classified under Chapter 20. If the lentils are ground into a fine powder or flour, they are classified under heading 1106.10.
- Covers
- Dried red lentils
- Dried green lentils
- Dried brown lentils (Spanish pardina)
- Dried Puy lentils (French green lentils)
- Dried Beluga (black) lentils
- Split and skinned lentils (Dal)
- Also under 0713.40
- Bob's Red Mill Red Lentils
- Palouse Brand Green Lentils
- Le Puy Lentils
- Laxmi Masoor Dal
Codes often confused with 0713.40
Common mistake. Dried lentils are sometimes misclassified under 0713.10 (dried peas) or 0713.20 (dried chickpeas) due to their similar appearance in bulk form. Another common misclassification occurs with 1106.10, which is for the flour of leguminous vegetables; if the lentils have been processed into a fine powder, they must be moved to Chapter 11. Additionally, lentils that are imported as part of a ready-to-eat meal would be classified under 2106 or Chapter 20 depending on the preparation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 071340 (the code used for dried lentils), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071340 (the code used for dried lentils) in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 071340, not only dried lentils.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Canada $1.3B 38% of world exports
- 2 Australia $752M 23% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $479M 14% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $712M 19% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $468M 13% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$309M 8.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $3.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for dried lentils
Brazil splits HS 0713.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 0713.40.10Dried lentils for sowing
- 0713.40.90Dried lentils, not for sowing
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dried lentils
What is the HS code for Dried lentils?
The HS code for Dried lentils is 071340 (Vegetables, leguminous; lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried). The HS code for dried lentils, whether whole, split, or skinned, is 0713.40.
How do I classify Dried lentils for customs?
Dried lentils is classified under HS code 071340 — Vegetables, leguminous; lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Do split red lentils have a different code?
No, split red lentils are still classified under 0713.40, as the heading covers leguminous vegetables whether or not they are split.
Which countries are the top exporters of dried lentils (HS 071340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071340 (the code used for dried lentils) in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($1.3B, 38% of world exports), Australia ($752M) and Türkiye ($479M). World exports came to about $3.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of dried lentils (HS 071340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 071340 (the code used for dried lentils) in UN Comtrade data were India ($712M, 19% of world imports), Türkiye ($468M) and Bangladesh (about $309M). World imports came to about $3.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Dried lentils the same in all countries?
The base HS code 071340 for Dried lentils is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dried lentils in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 071340 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dried lentils depends on the product's details: 0713.40.10 (Dried lentils for sowing), 0713.40.90 (Dried lentils, not for sowing).