Virginia Dry-Blanched Shelled Peanuts for Oil Pressing from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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