Virginia In-Shell Peanuts from China
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts in their intact shells, raw and uncooked, commonly used for gourmet roasting. This HTS 1202.41.80 covers non-sowing in-shell varieties like Virginia. Shells provide natural barrier against moisture and contaminants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
183.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct pre-shipment aflatoxin testing (<20 ppb) as required by FDA for human consumption peanuts
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold growth during ocean transit from origins like Argentina
• Document harvest date and storage conditions to prove 'not cooked' status at entry