Virginia Peanuts In-Shell Oil Stock from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit end-use certificate confirming oil stock purpose and GN15 eligibility at time of entry to secure correct classification
• Verify moisture content and shell integrity to prevent reclassification as damaged or processed goods
• Pair with phytosanitary certificates; watch for aflatoxin testing requirements common for peanut imports