Spanish Peanuts In Shell for Oil Pressing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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