Valencia Peanut Seeds
Valencia peanut seeds (Arachis hypogaea var. Valencia) are small-seeded peanuts primarily used for sowing to produce oilseed crops or for direct planting in agriculture. They fall under HTS 1202.30.80.00 as 'other' peanut seeds not roasted or cooked, shelled or broken, distinct from runner or virginia varieties specified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 131.8% | +17.5% | 149.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 131.8% | +10.0% | 141.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 131.8% | +10.0% | 141.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 131.8% | +10.0% | 141.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 131.8% | +10.0% | 141.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled and intended for human consumption rather than sowing
Shelled peanuts shift to Chapter 12 subheading for peanuts not seed, excluding those for sowing.
If roasted or otherwise cooked, even if originally seed
Any cooking or roasting process removes them from heading 1202 raw seeds into processed peanut categories.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seeds are free from pests like Aspergillus flavus to meet USDA APHIS requirements
• Label packages with varietal name, purity percentage, and germination rate as per Federal Seed Act standards
• Avoid misclassification as food-grade peanuts by providing documentation proving sowing intent
Related Products under HTS 1202.30.80.00
Spanish Peanut Seeds
Spanish peanut seeds are high-oleic varieties used for planting in peanut farming, valued for their flavor in oil production. Classified under HTS 1202.30.80.00 as other peanut seed not roasted, whether shelled or in-shell for sowing purposes.
High-Oleic Peanut Seeds
High-oleic peanut seeds are genetically selected for planting, offering extended shelf-life oil when harvested. They are 'other' peanut seeds under HTS 1202.30.80.00, raw and uncooked, suitable for agricultural sowing.
Inshell Valencia Peanut Seed
Inshell Valencia peanut seeds remain in their natural shells, ideal for direct field sowing without shelling equipment. This raw form qualifies as HTS 1202.30.80.00 other peanut seed, not cooked or roasted.
Shelled Runner Peanut Seeds
Shelled runner peanut seeds are mechanically removed from shells for precise planting in large-scale farms. As 'other' under HTS 1202.30.80.00, they are raw peanut seeds for sowing, not for consumption.
Organic Peanut Seeds
Certified organic peanut seeds (various small varieties) for sowing in organic peanut production fields. HTS 1202.30.80.00 covers these raw, uncooked seeds as 'other' peanut seeds intended for agricultural planting.
Tennessee Red Peanut Seeds
Tennessee Red peanut seeds, a heirloom variety with red seed coats, used for specialty planting. They are categorized as other peanut seeds in HTS 1202.30.80.00, raw and suitable for sowing.