Dry-Blanched Valencia Peanuts Shelled from China
Premium shelled Valencia peanuts dry-blanched to remove skins, raw and suitable for oil extraction or snacks. Classified in HTS 1202.42.20 as other dry-blanched, distinguishing from wet-blanched or confectionery-specific types. High oleic varieties common in this form.
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
• Test for high-oleic traits if claimed, as it impacts oil yield but not classification
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for bulk shipments to prevent wood pest issues
• Reconcile invoices with 'dry-blanched' terminology to match HTS description precisely