Virginia In-Shell Peanuts for General Note 15 from China
Raw, in-shell Virginia-type peanuts (Arachis hypogaea), not roasted or cooked, entered under General Note 15 provisions for tariff-rate quota imports from specified countries. These large-kernel peanuts are primarily used for processing into peanut butter and snacks. Classified under 1202.41.0540 due to being in-shell, raw, and specifically described in GN15.
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
• Verify peanut origin qualifies under GN15 TRQ; provide quota certificate from USDA
• Inspect for aflatoxin levels per FDA standards
• Label clearly as 'raw in-shell peanuts' to avoid cooked classification