Smooth Peanut Butter for Export
Smooth peanut butter prepared from high-oleic peanuts, retail-ready paste of ground peanuts suitable for direct consumption. It is unsweetened and qualifies under tariff item 2008.11.10.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product contains added sugar or other sweetening matter
Sweetened peanut butter falls under the other ground-nut preparations tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is packaged for retail sale with proper labeling
• Verify the absence of added sugar or sweeteners
• Confirm the high-oleic peanut variety does not affect 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.