Dry-Blanched Spanish Peanuts Shelled Broken from Japan
Shelled Spanish peanuts, dry-blanched and broken, raw without cooking or roasting. HTS 1202.42.20 covers these as other dry-blanched shelled peanuts, used in confectionery manufacturing post-import. The dry process preserves natural oils unlike wet methods.
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
Import Tips
• Declare varietal type (Spanish) accurately; affects potential quotas or end-use verification
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming no pests like peanut scab, required for Chapter 12 oilseeds
• Monitor moisture content below 9% to qualify as 'dry' and avoid spoilage claims