Runner In-Shell Raw Peanuts from China

Unprocessed Runner variety peanuts in shell, raw and suitable for quota import under U.S. note 2, not subjected to cooking or roasting. Runner peanuts are the most common type used for peanut butter production due to their uniform size. Classified in 1202.41.40 as quota-eligible in-shell ground-nuts.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain import license from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for quota entry; apply early as allocations fill quickly

Label shipments clearly as 'raw in-shell peanuts for quota' to prevent CBP reclassification

Monitor moisture content below 10% to avoid mold issues during inspection