Dry-Blanched Spanish Peanuts Shelled Broken from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
141.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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