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.
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If not meeting U.S. Note 2 quota provisions
Peanuts not entered under quota provisions fall into the over-quota category with higher duties.
If skins remain intact
In-shell peanuts are classified separately before any shelling or blanching occurs.
If roasted or otherwise cooked
Cooking or roasting moves peanuts from raw seeds (Chapter 12) to prepared food products (Chapter 20).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry complies with Additional U.S
• Note 2 quota limits; obtain license from USDA FAS before shipment
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming dry-blanched status (no moisture used) and aflatoxin levels below FDA limits
• Avoid misclassification as roasted; ensure peanuts remain uncooked to prevent duty shifts to Chapter 20
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.15
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.
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.