Runner Peanut Seeds for Sowing from China
Ungerminated Runner peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea), shelled and unroasted, specifically described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12 for peanut seed imports under quota provisions. These seeds are used for agricultural sowing to produce peanut crops. They fall under HTS 1202.30.40.00 due to their classification as peanut seed entered pursuant to U.S. quota regulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 2 for quota entry; obtain import license from USDA if required
• Provide phytosanitary certificate confirming seeds are free from pests and diseases
• Avoid misclassification as food peanuts by clearly labeling as 'for sowing' to prevent quota issues