Dried lentils from India
India exported $88.8 million of dried lentils (HS 0713.40) in FY2025-26, down 30% on FY2024-25. Goods enter the EU at a 0% base duty.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $89MDown 30.0% on last year
- HS code
- 0713.40Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713.40.10.00 | Lentils: Seeds of a kind used for sowing | 1.5¢/kg | – | – |
| 0713.40.20 | Lentils: Other | 0.15¢/kg | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of dried lentils
India's exports to all countries under HS 0713.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 0713.40 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 3.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the HS code for dried lentils?
0713.40, under heading 0713 (Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, whether or not skinned or split). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export dried lentils?
Yes. India exported $88.8 million under HS 0713.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.