Dry-Blanched Virginia Peanuts Oil Stock from China
Shelled Virginia-type peanuts that are dry-blanched and broken as needed, imported specifically for peanut oil manufacturing under general note 15. These large-kernel peanuts are valued for high oil yield in edible oil production. HTS 1202.42.1020 applies due to their oil stock purpose and tariff schedule provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include bill of lading notations confirming 'for oil stock use only' and general note 15 eligibility to support classification
• Test for aflatoxin levels as common pitfall; exceeding limits leads to rejection even if properly classified
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with agricultural quotas to navigate peanut import restrictions