Broken Dry-Blanched Peanuts for Oil Pressing from Mexico
Shelled, dry-blanched peanuts that may be broken, designated exclusively for use as oil stock per general note 15 of the HTS. These peanuts undergo dry blanching to facilitate efficient oil extraction without cooking or roasting. The specific subheading 1202.42.1020 captures their preparation and intended industrial oil use.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document chain of custody from farm to oil mill to prove oil stock end-use and avoid food product misclassification
• Check moisture content (typically under 7% for dry-blanched) as CBP may sample for verification
• Avoid common pitfall of inadequate varietal labeling; specify Runner/Virginia to confirm subheading fit