Raw Shelled Runner Peanuts from Germany
Runner peanuts are shelled raw ground-nuts, neither roasted nor cooked, fitting HTS 1202.42.50.40 for other shelled peanuts under general note 15. This variety is prized for its uniform size and flavor in confectionery and snack applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit quota certificate under general note 15 and track absolute peanut import quotas to avoid over-quota duties
• Include phytosanitary certificates confirming no quarantine pests, as required for agricultural imports
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw shelled peanuts not roasted' to prevent customs reclassification