Spanish In-Shell Peanuts for Sowing GN15 from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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