Spanish Peanuts In Shell for Oil Pressing from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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