Dry-Blanched Spanish Peanuts from China
Small-kernel Spanish peanuts, shelled and dry-blanched without cooking, skins removed via dry heat abrasion. HTS 1202.42.20.40 covers these as other dry-blanched shelled peanuts. Commonly used in candy coatings and baking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
151.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide commercial invoice detailing blanching process and kernel size to support classification
• Comply with APHIS import permits for peanuts from certain origins to avoid quarantine
• Avoid packaging that implies retail readiness, which could trigger consumer product rules