Runner Peanut Seeds for Sowing from China
Ungerminated runner variety peanut seeds specifically intended for agricultural sowing to produce peanut crops. These fall under HTS 1202.30.05.00 as they are described in general note 15 (special quota provisions for peanut seeds) and entered pursuant to those provisions, distinguishing them from standard peanut seeds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify entry aligns with general note 15 quota allocations; obtain prior approval from USDA for peanut seed imports
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming seeds are viable for sowing and free from pests
• Avoid misclassification as food-grade peanuts (1202.30.40) by documenting agricultural sowing intent