Industrial Dry-Blanched Groundnut Oil Stock from Japan
Shelled dry-blanched ground-nuts (peanuts) described in general note 15, entered for oil stock pursuant to its provisions, potentially broken. Intended for industrial oil extraction, not direct consumption. HTS 1202.42.1020 precisely matches this raw material form and use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Maintain records proving 100% use in oil production for up to 5 years post-import per CBP regulations
• Beware of mislabeling as food-grade; oil stock must show industrial end-use
• Coordinate with freight forwarders experienced in perishable ag products for temperature-controlled shipping