Runner Peanuts In Shell for Oil Extraction from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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