Valencia Peanuts for Crushing from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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