0708.90.15.00 - Lentils

This HTS category, 0708.90.15.00, specifically covers lentils, which are a type of edible legume. Within the broader classification of "Other leguminous vegetables," lentils are distinguished by their characteristic lens shape and are typically imported as dried pulses, though fresh or chilled varieties would also fall under this heading.

It's important to differentiate this classification from its sibling categories. While 0708.90.05.00 pertains to chickpeas (also known as garbanzos), and pigeon peas have their own distinct subheading, this particular code is solely for lentils. The classification is based on the botanical and culinary identity of the leguminous vegetable itself, not its processing or end-use beyond being a raw agricultural commodity for consumption.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, 0708.90.15.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification decisions at this level rely on accurate identification of the product as lentils, ensuring it does not fit into the more specific descriptions of chickpeas or pigeon peas, nor the general "Other" category for leguminous vegetables.