Valencia Peanuts for Crushing from China
Shelled Valencia peanuts intended for industrial oil extraction, entered under general note 15 provisions as oil stock. These are raw, uncooked peanuts suitable for mechanical pressing to produce edible oils. The HTS specifies their broken or whole shelled state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Secure advance ruling from CBP on oil stock classification; label shipments clearly as 'for oil extraction only'; inspect for aflatoxin levels common in peanuts to meet FDA standards