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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1202.42Same rate: 35%

If water-blanched instead of dry-blanched

Water-blanching uses moisture, placing peanuts in a separate subheading from dry-blanched.

1202.30.40Same rate: 35%

If not shelled

Unshelled peanuts, even blanched, remain under the unshelled subheadings.

2308.00Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

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