Virginia Peanut Seeds

High-oleic Virginia peanut seeds used for planting in farming operations. Classified in HTS 1202.30.05.00 due to compliance with general note 15, which governs quota-limited imports of peanut seeds for sowing purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1202.30.40.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for in-shell peanuts destined for processing into food

In-shell peanuts for consumption shift to 1202.30.40, outside seed quota and with higher duties.

0713.10.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried and prepared as vegetable seeds

Dried leguminous seeds like peanuts for non-sowing use may classify under Chapter 7 as vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for quota license under general note 15 through USTR; track annual peanut seed import limits

Include seed purity and germination test reports to prove sowing classification