Bulk Runner Groundnuts In-Shell for Crushing from Japan
Unprocessed runner groundnuts (peanuts) in shell, imported in bulk for direct use as oil stock in crushing facilities per GN15. These raw peanuts are suitable for mechanical pressing to yield cooking oil and are explicitly not for direct consumption. HTS 1202.41.0520 designates such GN15-entered in-shell peanuts for oil purposes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with GN15 agricultural provisions to handle entry documentation accurately
• Maintain chain-of-custody records showing transport directly to oil mills to support end-use claims