Shelled Valencia Peanuts
Shelled Valencia peanuts are a variety of ground-nuts harvested raw, not roasted or cooked, and classified under HTS 1202.42.50.40 as shelled peanuts entered under general note 15 provisions. These peanuts are typically used for direct consumption, oil extraction, or peanut butter production due to their high oil content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not shelled (in-shell)
In-shell peanuts, whether broken or not, are classified under 1202.41 as unshelled ground-nuts.
If roasted or cooked
Once roasted or otherwise cooked, peanuts become prepared or preserved products under Chapter 20.
If processed into peanut meal or flour
Defatted or partially defatted peanut flours and meals fall under heading 2308 as vegetable residues.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with general note 15 quota provisions and obtain necessary entry documentation from USDA prior to import
• Ensure peanuts are certified free from aflatoxins and meet FDA food safety standards with proper lab testing
• Avoid misclassification by confirming peanuts are shelled but not roasted; roasted varieties fall under heading 2008
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.50.40
Raw Shelled Runner Peanuts
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.
Blanched Shelled Virginia Peanuts
Blanched Virginia peanuts are large-kernel shelled ground-nuts that have had their thin red skins removed but remain raw and uncooked, classified in HTS 1202.42.50.40 as other shelled peanuts under GN15. They are ideal for gourmet roasting or direct salting.
Broken Shelled Spanish Peanuts
Spanish peanuts with shells removed and kernels broken into pieces, raw and unroasted, are covered by HTS 1202.42.50.40 as other shelled (whether broken) peanuts per general note 15. These smaller, high-oleic varieties suit peanut candy production.
High-Oleic Shelled Runner Peanuts
High-oleic shelled runner peanuts offer extended shelf life due to oil composition, imported raw and unroasted under HTS 1202.42.50.40 for shelled peanuts via general note 15. Preferred for health-focused products like natural peanut butter.
Organic Shelled Valencia Peanuts
Certified organic shelled Valencia peanuts, raw without roasting, qualify for HTS 1202.42.50.40 as other shelled peanuts entered pursuant to general note 15. Grown without synthetic pesticides for premium markets.