Dry-Blanched Runner-Type Shelled Peanuts
Runner peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched to remove seed coats via dry heat, imported under U.S. Note 2 provisions for controlled market access. Ideal for peanut butter and direct consumption after processing. HTS 1202.42.15 applies specifically to quota-entered dry-blanched peanuts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If water-blanched instead of dry-blanched
Water-blanching uses moisture, placing peanuts in a separate subheading from dry-blanched.
If not shelled
Unshelled peanuts, even blanched, remain under the unshelled subheadings.
If processed into meal or flour
Ground or defatted peanut products shift to heading 1208 or residues in 2308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit Form FAS-942 for quota eligibility; track annual allocations closely as they fill quickly
• Label shipments clearly as 'dry-blanched, not water-blanched' to distinguish from 1202.42.25
• Test for moisture content under 7% to confirm dry process and avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.15
Dry-Blanched Valencia Shelled Peanuts
Shelled Valencia peanuts that have been dry-blanched to remove the thin red skin without moisture, meeting U.S. Note 2 quota provisions for peanut imports. These are not roasted or cooked, used primarily for confectionery and snack production. Classified under 1202.42.15 due to dry-blanching process and specific quota entry requirements.
Dry-Blanched Spanish Peanut Kernels
Small red-skinned Spanish peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched for quota import under U.S. Note 2. Used in confectionery like peanut brittle and candies. 1202.42.15 covers these raw, processed-but-uncooked nuts.
Quota Dry-Blanched Virginia Shelled Peanuts
Large-kernel Virginia peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched without cooking, specifically entered under Additional U.S. Note 2 provisions. Commonly used for in-shell roasting but imported raw. Fits 1202.42.15 as quota-controlled dry-blanched peanuts.
Blanched Shelled Peanut Halves for Quota
Dry-blanched peanut halves (broken kernels), shelled and skin-removed via dry method, pursuant to U.S. Note 2 entry. Suitable for bakery inclusions and spreads. Classified in 1202.42.15 for quota dry-blanched peanuts.