Dry-Blanched Virginia Peanuts from China
Shelled Virginia peanuts dry-blanched to remove skins, maintaining a raw state without roasting or cooking. Classified under HTS 1202.42.20.40 for other shelled, dry-blanched peanuts not of Valencia type. Ideal for snack food manufacturing or direct salting.
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
• Conduct aflatoxin testing per FDA guidelines; levels over 20 ppb require rejection or re-export
• Declare variety (e.g
• Virginia) accurately to distinguish from Valencia subheading
• Ensure no oil roasting traces, as this shifts to prepared nuts under Chapter 20