Spanish Peanuts In Shell for Oil Pressing from China
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.
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
• 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