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Valencia In-Shell Peanuts from Germany

Raw Valencia peanuts still in their natural shells, not roasted or cooked, imported under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12. These peanuts are prized for their sweet flavor and high oil content, primarily grown in certain U.S. regions but imported to meet specific agricultural quotas. They fall under HTS 1202.41.40 due to being in-shell ground-nuts entered pursuant to the quota regulations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 2 quota provisions with USDA documentation before entry to avoid rejection

Provide certificates of origin confirming peanut type and in-shell status; common pitfall is misclassifying shelled peanuts

Ensure aflatoxin testing compliance as peanuts are high-risk; retain lab reports for CBP review

Valencia In-Shell Peanuts from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1202.41.40