Runner Peanuts in Shell for Oil Extraction
Unroasted runner variety peanuts still in their natural shells, specifically imported under general note 15 provisions for crushing into peanut oil. These peanuts are not cooked or processed and are designated for industrial oil stock use to produce edible oil. They fall under HTS 1202.41.0520 due to being in-shell peanuts described in GN15 and entered for oil extraction purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered under general note 15 provisions
Peanuts in shell not qualifying for GN15 oil stock entry fall under the general 'other' in-shell category with standard duty rates.
If shelled rather than in shell
Shelled peanuts for oil stock use are classified under shelled subheadings, changing the tariff structure.
If imported as peanut oil cake residues after extraction
Post-extraction peanut meal or cake residues are classified as oilseed residues in Chapter 23, not raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Enter pursuant to general note 15 provisions, providing certification that peanuts are for oil stock use to qualify for this subheading
• Ensure peanuts are unroasted, uncooked, and in shell; include documentation verifying runner variety and oil extraction end-use
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaration as food-grade peanuts, which could shift to higher-duty codes without GN15 compliance
Related Products under HTS 1202.41.05.20
Virginia Peanuts In-Shell Oil Stock
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts in shell, raw and unroasted, imported specifically as feedstock for peanut oil pressing under GN15 provisions. These are broken or unbroken but not cooked, optimized for high oil yield in industrial processing. HTS 1202.41.0520 covers in-shell peanuts entered for oil stock per general note 15.
Spanish Peanuts In-Shell Oil Press Feed
Small-kernel Spanish peanuts in their shells, raw and unroasted, designated for oil pressing and entered pursuant to general note 15. Ideal for high-oleic oil production due to varietal oil profile. This HTS 1202.41.0520 applies to such in-shell peanuts imported specifically as oil stock.
Valencia Peanuts In Shell GN15 Oil Feedstock
Raw Valencia peanuts retained in shell, neither roasted nor cooked, entered under general note 15 as dedicated oil stock for extraction mills. Known for high oil content, these peanuts support bulk oil production without further shelling prior to pressing. Classified in 1202.41.0520 for in-shell GN15 oil stock peanuts.
Bulk Runner Groundnuts In-Shell for Crushing
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.
GN15 In-Shell Peanuts for Biodiesel Production
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.
Large Virginia In-Shell Groundnuts Oil Stock
Premium large Virginia groundnuts in shell, raw for oil extraction, meeting general note 15 criteria for reduced-duty entry as oil stock. These peanuts offer superior shell protection during shipping for intact oil yield. Classified under 1202.41.0520 for such specialized imports.