Valencia In-Shell Peanuts from China
Raw Valencia peanuts in their natural shells, not roasted or cooked, imported under General Note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment. These peanuts are prized for their sweet flavor and high oil content, primarily grown in specific regions qualifying for duty-free entry. Classified under HTS 1202.41.05 due to being in-shell and meeting GN15 criteria.
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 origin certificates to confirm eligibility under General Note 15 for duty-free or reduced rates
• Provide documentation proving peanuts are not roasted/cooked and remain in natural shell
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring shelled peanuts, which shift to other subheadings