Dry-Blanched Valencia Peanuts from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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