Dry-Blanched Runner Peanuts for Oil Extraction from China

Runner variety peanuts that are shelled, dry-blanched, and intended specifically for crushing into peanut oil. They are not roasted or cooked, fitting under HTS 1202.42.20.20 as shelled dry-blanched peanuts designated for use as oil stock. This classification excludes peanuts prepared for direct human consumption.

Duty Rate — China → United States

149.3%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Obtain certification from supplier confirming peanuts are dry-blanched and designated for oil extraction to meet 'for use as oil stock' requirement

Provide end-use documentation like contracts with oil processors to avoid reclassification during customs review

Ensure no roasting or cooking has occurred; common pitfall is residual heat treatment leading to Chapter 20 classification