Valencia In-Shell Raw Peanuts
Valencia peanuts harvested with shells intact, raw and not otherwise cooked, entered under HTS 1202.41.4040 quota for described ground-nuts. Known for high oil content, these are suited for boiling or roasting post-import. Meets chapter definition excluding prepared products.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled under quota
Shelled raw peanuts under note 2 use 1202.42.40 series.
If crushed into crude oil
Crude peanut oil extracts to heading 1508, no longer seeds.
If ground into flour
Peanut flours/meals (even partially defatted) classify under 1208.10 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain import license if quota nears exhaustion; check USDA FAS quota status reports
• Declare exact weight of peanuts vs shells for accurate duty calculation on edible content
Related Products under HTS 1202.41.40.40
Virginia In-Shell Peanuts
Large-seeded Virginia peanuts still in their natural shells, not roasted or cooked, imported under U.S. note 2 quota provisions for raw ground-nuts. These peanuts are classified under HTS 1202.41.4040 as in-shell peanuts meeting specific import quantity limits. They are used primarily for processing into peanut butter or snacks after shelling.
Runner In-Shell Raw Peanuts
Medium-sized Runner variety peanuts in shell, raw and unprocessed, entered pursuant to Chapter 12 U.S. note 2 for tariff-rate quota benefits. HTS 1202.41.4040 covers these not roasted or cooked ground-nuts specifically described in the note. Ideal for domestic shelling and oil extraction.
Spanish In-Shell Peanuts
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.
Bulk Raw In-Shell Peanuts for Processing
Unsorted bulk peanuts in shell, raw condition, specifically described in U.S. note 2 and entered via HTS 1202.41.4040 provisions. These ground-nuts are not roasted, ensuring Chapter 12 classification for unprepared seeds. Primarily destined for shelling plants.