Blanched Spanish Peanuts from China

Small-kernel Spanish variety peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched, not roasted, for snack or confectionery use. HTS 1202.42.10 covers these when described in general note 15 and entered pursuant to its TRQ provisions for raw peanut imports.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Cross-check import volume against annual TRQ limits published by USDA

Provide aflatoxin test results (<20 ppb) as standard for peanut entries

Ensure blanching is 'dry' method; water use shifts potential classification