Dry-Blanched Valencia Peanuts from China
Shelled and dry-blanched Valencia peanuts are lightly blanched without moisture to remove skins, meeting U.S. Note 2 quota provisions for import. They are uncooked and used primarily for confectionery and snack production. Classified under 1202.42.15.40 as shelled, 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
• Verify entry aligns with U.S
• Note 2 quota quantities and obtain license if required; provide lab certification for dry-blanching process and erucic acid absence if questioned
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as in-shell peanuts leading to reclassification