Spanish Dry-Blanched Peanut Kernels for Oilseed Crushing
Dry-blanched, shelled Spanish peanuts compliant with chapter 12 U.S. note 2, imported specifically as oil stock under 1202.42.1520. These smaller peanuts offer efficient oil recovery for industrial pressing. Classification is precise to their variety, processing, and oil production intent.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If wet-blanched instead of dry-blanched
Wet-blanched peanuts for oil stock have dedicated subheading due to different skin removal method.
If dried but not specifically for oil
Dried shelled peanuts not designated for oil may classify under Chapter 7 as dried leguminous vegetables.
If roasted or cooked
Any roasting moves peanuts out of heading 1202 into prepared foodstuff classifications.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'for oil stock only' with supporting affidavits to satisfy CBP verification
• Ensure blanching is dry-process certified; wet-blanched peanuts classify differently under 1202.42.25
• Monitor annual import quotas under note 2; excess enters at higher duty rates in other subheadings
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.15.20
Runner Dry-Blanched Shelled Peanuts for Oil Stock
These are shelled, dry-blanched Runner variety peanuts, described in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12, entered pursuant to its provisions specifically for use as oil stock. They are not roasted or cooked, with the dry-blanching process removing skins without moisture to preserve oil content. Classified under HTS 1202.42.1520 due to their peanut origin, preparation, and designated end use in oil extraction.
Virginia Dry-Blanched Shelled Peanuts for Oil Pressing
Shelled Virginia-type peanuts that are dry-blanched, meeting U.S. note 2 criteria and entered for oil stock purposes under HTS 1202.42.1520. These large-kernel peanuts are ideal for crushing into peanut oil due to high oil yield. The classification reflects their unprepared state except for shelling and dry blanching.
Blanched Runner Peanuts for Peanut Oil Production
High-oleic Runner peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched per U.S. note 2 specifications, entered under HTS 1202.42.1520 exclusively for oil stock. Their stable oil profile suits refined cooking oil manufacturing. Meets criteria as unprepared ground-nuts for sowing exclusion doesn't apply.
Industrial Grade Dry-Blanched Groundnut Oilseeds
Industrial dry-blanched shelled ground-nuts (peanuts) meeting HTS 1202.42.1520 criteria for oil stock per U.S. note 2. Broken kernels acceptable if not cooked. Used primarily in continuous screw press operations for oil recovery.
High-Yield Oil Runner Peanut Kernels Blanched
Specially bred high-oil-content Runner peanuts, dry-blanched and shelled for oil stock importation under 1202.42.1520 provisions. Qualifies via chapter note exclusions for non-defatted seeds. Optimized for maximum fixed oil extraction.
Bulk Dry-Blanched Valencia Oil Stock Peanuts
Although Valencia has specific codes, certain dry-blanched lots enter under general oil stock if meeting note 2 broadly, classified 1202.42.1520. Shelled, not roasted, for crushing mills.