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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-shelled for oil use
Shelled status moves peanuts to 1202.42 while preserving oil stock quota benefits.
If imported as crude peanut oil
Extracted peanut oil, even unrefined, classifies under vegetable oils in Chapter 15.
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
Related Products under HTS 1202.41.40.20
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.
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.
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.