Blanched Valencia Peanuts from China
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.
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
• 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