Runner Peanuts in Shell for Oil Extraction from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
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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