Industrial Dry-Blanched Groundnut Oil Stock from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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