Blanched Valencia Peanuts
Dry-blanched Valencia peanuts are shelled, raw peanuts with the thin red skin removed through a dry blanching process, not roasted or cooked. They fall under HTS 1202.42.10 when imported under U.S. peanut quota provisions in general note 15, typically for specific varieties like Valencia used in confectionery or direct consumption.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered under general note 15 quota
Same dry-blanched shelled peanuts but over-quota imports use 1202.42.20 with higher duty rates.
If skins remain intact
In-shell peanuts, whether or not broken, classify under 1202.41.00 regardless of blanching.
If roasted or otherwise cooked
Roasted or cooked peanuts move to Chapter 20 as prepared/preserved ground-nuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify eligibility under general note 15 TRQ; obtain import license from USDA FAS before entry
• Provide certificate of origin confirming dry-blanched Valencia variety and compliance with U.S. grade standards
• Avoid misclassification as roasted (1202.42.40) by ensuring no cooking or oil addition during processing
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.10
Blanched Runner Peanuts
Shelled Runner-type peanuts that are dry-blanched to remove skins without moisture or cooking, meeting raw peanut criteria. Classified in HTS 1202.42.10 when entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota-limited imports of high-oleic or specific U.S. market varieties.
Blanched Spanish Peanuts
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.
High-Oleic Blanched Peanuts
Shelled, dry-blanched peanuts bred for high oleic acid content, ideal for frying without roasting at import. Qualifies for HTS 1202.42.10 under general note 15 when entered for U.S. domestic peanut market under quota restrictions.
Blanched Virginia Peanuts
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched for clean white appearance, imported raw under U.S. peanut program. HTS 1202.42.10 applies specifically for dry-blanched peanuts described in and entered pursuant to general note 15 tariff provisions.