Spanish In-Shell Peanuts from Canada
Small-seeded Spanish peanuts in their shells, neither roasted nor cooked, qualifying under U.S. note 2 provisions for HTS 1202.41.4040. These raw ground-nuts are imported in shell for further processing like salting or confectionery use. Classification reflects their unprepared state.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'Spanish variety, in-shell, raw' to support quota claim
• Test for aflatoxin levels pre-shipment; U.S. rejects high-risk peanut imports frequently
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean transit of high-moisture raw peanuts