GN15 In-Shell Peanuts for Biodiesel Production from Mexico
Raw in-shell peanuts imported under general note 15 provisions explicitly for extraction into oil used in biodiesel manufacturing. Unroasted and uncooked, these serve as industrial feedstock beyond edible oil. HTS 1202.41.0520 captures GN15-entered in-shell peanuts for oil stock applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Document biodiesel end-use with processor affidavits to satisfy GN15 oil stock requirements
• Monitor for varietal purity as biodiesel specs may require specific Runner or high-oleic strains