Quota-Eligible Bulk In-Shell Peanuts
Bulk shipments of raw in-shell peanuts, not roasted or cooked, for domestic processing into butter, oil, or other products. These meet the description of in-shell ground-nuts under tariff item 1202.41.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the peanuts are shelled
Shelled ground-nuts are classified under a different item.
If the peanuts are processed into butter or other preparations
Prepared ground-nuts are in Chapter 20.
If processed into flour or meal
Ground-nut flours and meals fall under heading 12.08.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• If importing under a tariff rate quota, ensure you have the required allocation or permit; otherwise, the over-access commitment rate applies
• Declare the intended processing use (e.g
• butter or oil) to the CBSA
• Keep records of the raw, in-shell state of the peanuts
Related Products under Tariff item 1202.41.00
Argentina Valencia Peanuts In-Shell
Premium Valencia peanuts from Argentina, still in their shells, raw and not roasted or otherwise cooked. These are exported in bulk for further processing into oil or snacks, and qualify for preferential tariff treatment under the Canada–Argentina trade agreement.
Broken In-Shell Peanuts GN15 Quota
Raw peanuts in shell, some broken during harvest, not cooked, suitable for oil milling. These are classified under this tariff item as in-shell ground-nuts, whether or not broken, and are not roasted or otherwise cooked.
Bulk In-Shell Peanuts for Biodiesel Oil Stock
Unprocessed in-shell peanuts imported for conversion to biodiesel via oil extraction. The raw state and oil stock purpose align with tariff item 1202.41.00 for in-shell ground-nuts.
Bulk In-Shell Valencia GN15 Peanuts
Bulk shipments of raw Valencia peanuts in shell, not roasted or otherwise cooked, imported for use in peanut butter or oil production. These ground-nuts fall under tariff item 1202.41.00 as in-shell, unprocessed peanuts.
Bulk Raw In-Shell Peanuts for Processing
Unsorted bulk peanuts in shell, raw condition, not roasted, for further processing. These ground-nuts are unprepared and in shell, making them eligible for tariff item 1202.41.00.
Bulk Runner Groundnuts In-Shell for Crushing
Bulk runner ground-nuts (peanuts) in shell, imported for direct use as oil stock in crushing facilities. These raw, unroasted peanuts are suitable for mechanical pressing to yield cooking oil and are classified under tariff item 1202.41.00.