Virginia In-Shell Peanuts from Canada
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts imported raw in shell pursuant to chapter 12 U.S. note 2 quota provisions, without roasting or other cooking. These peanuts feature red skins and are often used for gourmet roasting or boiling. HTS 1202.41.40 applies specifically to such quota-entered in-shell raw ground-nuts.
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
• Cross-check peanut variety against USDA quota lists; Virginia types have specific volume limits
• Use refrigerated containers if transit exceeds 30 days to preserve raw quality
• Avoid common pitfall of partial shelling during transport which could trigger reclassification