Product classification

HS code for Frozen lentils: 0710.29

Vegetables, leguminous, (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen.

Classification of frozen lentils under HS 0710.29

Frozen lentils are classified under HS code 0710.29. This classification is found within Chapter 7, which covers edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers. Heading 0710 is specifically for vegetables (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water) that have been frozen. Within this heading, the 0710.2x series covers leguminous vegetables, whether shelled or unshelled. Subheading 0710.21 is for peas and 0710.22 is for beans. Lentils, being a leguminous vegetable not specifically named in the other subheadings, fall into the residual category 0710.29. The classification is based on the preservation state (frozen) and the botanical nature of the product as a legume. The lentils may be blanched or boiled before freezing without changing this classification, provided no other ingredients are added.

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  • Frozen green lentils
  • Frozen red lentils
  • Frozen brown lentils
  • Frozen Puy lentils
  • Frozen beluga lentils
  • Frozen lentils in the pod
  • Shelled frozen lentils
Also under 0710.29
  • Trader Joe's Frozen Shelled Edamame
  • Birds Eye Frozen Broad Beans
  • Goya Frozen Fava Beans
  • store-brand frozen chickpeas

Codes often confused with 0710.29

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 0713.40, which is for dried lentils. Dried lentils are far more common in international trade, but the physical state (frozen vs. dried) is the primary determinant between Chapter 7 headings. Another error involves frozen prepared meals; if the lentils are part of a complex dish with sauces and other ingredients, they may be classified under 2004.90 (other vegetables prepared or preserved, frozen). Additionally, if the lentils are preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, they would fall under heading 2001, regardless of whether they are subsequently frozen.

0713.40Vegetables, leguminous; lentils, shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried2004.90Vegetable preparations; vegetables and mixtures of vegetables (excluding potatoes), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen20.01Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid

Top exporters and importers of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen lentils), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen lentils) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 44% 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 071029, not only frozen lentils.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $197M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$55M
  3. 3 Thailand $43M

World total: $419M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $141M
  2. 2 United States $44M
  3. 3 Germany $14M

World total: $320M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 code for frozen lentils

Brazil classifies frozen lentils under NCM 0710.29.00: HS 0710.29 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about frozen lentils

What is the HS code for Frozen lentils?

The HS code for Frozen lentils is 071029 (Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen). Frozen lentils are classified under HS code 0710.29 as other leguminous vegetables.

How do I classify Frozen lentils for customs?

Frozen lentils is classified under HS code 071029 — Vegetables, leguminous; (other than peas or beans), shelled or unshelled, uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water, frozen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Can cooked lentils be classified under 0710.29?

Yes, as long as they were cooked only by steaming or boiling in water and then frozen. If they are prepared with other ingredients or sauces, they move to Chapter 20.

Which countries are the top exporters of frozen lentils (HS 071029)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen lentils) in UN Comtrade data were China ($197M, 47% of world exports), Taiwan (about $55M) and Thailand ($43M). World exports came to about $419M, 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 frozen lentils (HS 071029)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 071029 (the code used for frozen lentils) in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($141M, 44% of world imports), the United States ($44M) and Germany ($14M). World imports came to about $320M, 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 Frozen lentils the same in all countries?

The base HS code 071029 for Frozen 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 frozen lentils in Brazil?

In Brazil, frozen lentils (HS 071029) is classified under NCM 0710.29.00.