Dry-Blanched Runner-Type Shelled Peanuts from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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