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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1202.41.40Same rate: 17.5%

If Valencia variety

Valencia peanuts in shell for oil stock fall under a separate subheading within the same quota provision.

1202.42Higher: 141.8% vs 17.5%

If shelled

Shelled peanuts for oil stock shift to the 'shelled' subheading 1202.42, maintaining quota eligibility.

1202Same rate: 17.5%

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