Runner Peanuts In Shell for Oil Extraction
Unroasted runner variety peanuts still in their natural shells, specifically imported under U.S. note 2 provisions for crushing into peanut oil. These ground-nuts are not cooked or processed and are designated for industrial oil stock use, falling under HTS 1202.41.40.20 due to their in-shell form and quota entry status.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Valencia variety
Valencia peanuts in shell for oil stock fall under a separate subheading within the same quota provision.
If shelled
Shelled peanuts for oil stock shift to the 'shelled' subheading 1202.42, maintaining quota eligibility.
If roasted or cooked
Any roasting or cooking disqualifies from heading 1202 raw peanuts, moving to prepared nuts in 1202.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry under additional U.S. note 2 quota; exceedance triggers higher duties or visa requirements
• Provide end-use certification as oil stock to customs; misdeclaration risks reclassification to general peanut codes
• Ensure peanuts are unroasted, unshelled, and free of contaminants per FDA import alerts for aflatoxins
Related Products under HTS 1202.41.40.20
Virginia Peanuts In Shell Oil Stock
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts in shell, raw and unroasted, entered pursuant to U.S. note 2 for exclusive use in oil pressing operations. Classified under 1202.41.40.20 as in-shell ground-nuts meeting quota criteria for oil stock.
Spanish Peanuts In Shell for Oil Pressing
Small-kernel Spanish variety peanuts, unshelled and uncooked, imported specifically for mechanical oil extraction under chapter quota rules. HTS 1202.41.40.20 covers these raw in-shell peanuts designated as oil stock.
Quota Runner Ground-Nuts In Shell Oil Stock
Runner-type ground-nuts (peanuts) in shell, raw, meeting U.S. note 2 quantitative limits for entry as dedicated oil stock. These are not roasted or broken beyond natural state, precisely fitting 1202.41.40.20 criteria.
Bulk In-Shell Peanuts for Biodiesel Oil Stock
Unprocessed in-shell peanuts imported under quota for conversion to biodiesel via oil extraction. Raw state and oil stock purpose align with HTS 1202.41.40.20 for shelled ground-nuts.
Industrial Virginia Peanuts In Shell Oil Crush
Industrial-grade Virginia peanuts remaining in shell, unroasted, for large-scale oil crushing mills under quota provisions. Meets exact description of 1202.41.40.20 as oil stock ground-nuts.