1202.42.20.40/Dry-Blanched Virginia Peanuts/Japan

Dry-Blanched Virginia Peanuts from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

131.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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