0713.40.20.65 - Certified organic

This category, HTS 0713.40.20.65, specifically designates certified organic lentils that have been shelled, whether or not they have been skinned or split. The "certified organic" designation is the primary distinguishing factor, indicating that these lentils have met stringent standards for organic production and are verified by a certifying body. This ensures that the agricultural practices used during cultivation, such as the absence of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, adhere to recognized organic principles.

While the parent category "Other" within "Lentils" encompasses a broad range of shelled legumes, this specific subcategory isolates those that have undergone the formal certification process for organic status. This distinction is crucial for importers and exporters who may be subject to specific regulations, labeling requirements, or preferential duty rates associated with organic products. It differentiates these from conventional lentils, which may be physically identical but lack the organic certification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under HTS 0713.40.20.65. Therefore, the classification concludes with the identification of certified organic lentils. The practical classification relies on the presence of valid organic certification documentation accompanying the shipment, alongside the physical characteristics of the goods themselves aligning with the description of shelled, skinned, or split lentils.