Runner Peanuts in Shell for Oil Extraction from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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

Runner Peanuts in Shell for Oil Extraction from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1202.41.05.20