Dry-Blanched Runner Peanuts from China
Runner-type peanuts that are shelled, dry-blanched to remove red skins without water or oil, and imported under Chapter 12 U.S. Note 2 provisions. These uncooked peanuts are ideal for peanut butter manufacturing and baking. HTS 1202.42.15.40 covers dry-blanched peanuts entered pursuant to quota.
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
• Submit proof of dry-blanching method (no moisture used) and varietal identification; track quota usage via USDA reports
• Pitfall: Blending with wet-blanched lots can trigger moisture content audits