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.

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.

1202.42Higher: 141.8% vs 17.5%

If pre-shelled for oil use

Shelled status moves peanuts to 1202.42 while preserving oil stock quota benefits.

1516.20Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If imported as crude peanut oil

Extracted peanut oil, even unrefined, classifies under vegetable oils in Chapter 15.

1209.91Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If used for sowing

Seeds intended for planting rather than oil extraction fall under sowing seeds in 1209.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'oil stock only' with buyer contracts proving crushing intent

Test for erucic acid or glucosinolate levels if blended with other oilseeds to avoid misclassification

Monitor annual quota utilization via USDA reports to time imports effectively