Argentina Valencia Peanuts In-Shell from China

Premium Valencia peanuts from Argentina in their shells, raw and not cooked, qualifying for GN15 preferential treatment under HTS 1202.41.05. These are exported in bulk for further processing into oil or snacks. Meets criteria as unroasted, in-shell ground-nuts.

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

Leverage US-Argentina trade provisions under GN15 with detailed bills of lading

Store in cool, dry conditions post-import to maintain quality

Avoid declaring as 'shelled' prematurely to prevent duty reassessment