Runner Peanuts In Shell for Oil Extraction from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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