Spanish In-Shell Peanuts for Sowing GN15 from Germany
Raw small-kernel Spanish peanuts in shell, used for sowing or processing, imported under General Note 15. Not cooked or roasted, fitting the 'other' category in 1202.41.05.40 for TRQ-eligible in-shell ground-nuts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• For sowing use, provide germination test results
• Track GN15 quota usage via CBP ACE system
• Pitfall: misdeclaring as shelled evades duties but risks penalties