0713.40.20.15 - Certified organic

This classification, 0713.40.20.15, specifically designates certified organic green lentils, including those commonly known as French green or dark speckled lentils, that have been shelled, whether or not skinned or split. The "certified organic" designation is a critical element, indicating that these lentils have met stringent standards for organic production and certification, differentiating them from non-organic counterparts.

Within the broader category of "Green lentils, including French green (dark speckled)," this subcategory is distinguished by its organic certification. While its sibling category, 0713.40.20.20, covers other green lentils without this specific certification, this node is exclusively for those products demonstrably compliant with organic agricultural practices and standards. This distinction is crucial for tariff application and regulatory compliance.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. The classification criteria are focused on the physical form (shelled, potentially skinned or split), the type of legume (green lentils, including French green/dark speckled varieties), and the crucial attribute of being certified organic. Importers and exporters must ensure their documentation clearly supports the organic certification claim to correctly utilize this HTS code.