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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Valencia variety
Valencia peanuts for oil stock have a separate subheading even when dry-blanched and shelled.
If used for human consumption rather than oil
Peanuts not designated for oil stock shift to general edible peanut classifications.
If already processed into crude peanut oil
Extracted peanut oil, fixed vegetable fat, falls under Chapter 15 animal/vegetable fats heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit end-use certificate specifying oil extraction to qualify for this subheading; audits common for quota compliance
• Test for aflatoxin levels as required for peanuts; improper documentation leads to rejection at ports
• Avoid mixing with roasted peanuts in shipment to prevent reclassification under cooked peanut headings
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.
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.
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.