Dry-Blanched Virginia Peanuts Shelled from China
Shelled Virginia peanuts that have been dry-blanched to remove the thin red skin without moisture, not roasted or cooked. Classified under HTS 1202.42.20 as shelled, dry-blanched peanuts other than those specifically for confectionery or immediate repacking. These are raw peanuts suitable for further processing into peanut butter or snacks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
149.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify dry-blanching process documentation to confirm no moisture used, distinguishing from water-blanched under 1202.42.40
• Ensure aflatoxin testing certificates as peanuts are prone to contamination; U.S
• FDA requires levels below 20 ppb
• Label clearly as 'not roasted or cooked' to prevent reclassification into cooked peanut headings like 2008