Salted Peanut Paste
Salted peanut paste is a commercial-grade product made from finely ground peanuts with added salt, intended for use in food manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 2008.11.10 as peanut butter, given its ground form and composition. The paste is used as an ingredient in confections and other processed foods.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the paste is not exclusively from ground-nuts or contains other additives
Other ground-nut preparations that do not meet the peanut butter definition are classified here.
If the paste is made from nuts other than ground-nuts
Preparations of other nuts, such as almonds or cashews, fall under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as peanut butter/paste and not as a food preparation, which could fall under other chapters
• For commercial imports, verify if a tariff rate quota (TRQ) applies; imports without a quota allocation or permit pay the higher over access commitment rate
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing peanut content and salt levels to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2008.11.10
Artisanal Small-Batch Peanut Butter
Artisanal small-batch peanut butter made from stone-ground peanuts with minimal processing. It is a pure ground peanut product without added sugar or other ingredients, qualifying as peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Bulk Peanut Butter Paste
Bulk peanut butter paste in 5kg pails for foodservice, consisting of pure ground peanuts for further blending or direct use. It is unflavored and unsweetened, meeting the definition of peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Crunchy peanut butter with ground peanuts and small peanut pieces for texture, without added sugar or other sweeteners. The visible pieces are from peanuts, and the product is primarily a ground peanut paste, qualifying under tariff item 2008.11.10.
Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
Honey roasted peanut butter is a creamy spread made from ground peanuts that have been roasted with a light honey coating. The minor addition of honey for sweetening does not alter its fundamental character as a peanut paste, and it is classified under tariff item 2008.11.10 as peanut butter. It is packaged in retail squeeze packs for direct consumer use.
Low-Sodium Peanut Butter
Low-sodium peanut butter is a creamy spread made from ground peanuts with reduced salt content for dietary applications. As a peanut paste, it falls under tariff item 2008.11.10, which covers peanut butter regardless of sodium levels. It is packed in jars for retail consumption and marketed to health-conscious consumers.
Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Natural creamy peanut butter produced by grinding roasted peanuts into a smooth paste with no added sugars. It consists primarily of peanuts, distinguishing it as peanut butter under tariff item 2008.11.10.