Spanish In-Shell Peanuts from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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