Blanched Shelled Peanuts for General Note 15 Quota
Shelled peanuts that have been blanched to remove the thin red skin, not roasted or cooked, specifically entered under the provisions of General Note 15 for tariff-rate quota imports from designated countries. These peanuts fall under HTS 1202.42.50 due to their shelled form and compliance with the special quota requirements for uncooked peanuts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entered without General Note 15 provisions
Peanuts not qualifying for the TRQ face general 'other' rates under the same shelled category.
If in shell
In-shell peanuts, even for quota entry, classify under the unshelled subheading regardless of GN15 status.
If roasted or cooked
Any cooking or roasting moves shelled peanuts from Chapter 12 seeds to Chapter 20 prepared peanuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify eligibility under General Note 15 tariff-rate quota; obtain import license from USDA FAS before shipment
• Provide certificate of origin proving peanuts from quota-eligible countries like Argentina or Vietnam to avoid higher duties
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.50
Shelled Valencia Peanuts GN15 Quota Entry
Premium shelled Valencia variety peanuts, not roasted, imported under General Note 15 TRQ provisions for specific peanut-exporting countries. Classified in 1202.42.50 as shelled, uncooked peanuts meeting the special entry requirements outlined in the tariff schedule.
Runner Type Shelled Peanuts TRQ Entry
Shelled Runner peanuts, a common variety for peanut butter production, entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions without roasting or cooking. HTS 1202.42.50 applies to these quota-eligible shelled peanuts intended for further processing.
Broken Shelled Peanut Pieces GN15
Shelled peanut kernels including fragments and broken pieces, not roasted, entered under General Note 15 TRQ for designated origins. Falls under 1202.42.50 as 'shelled, whether or not broken' peanuts compliant with quota provisions.
Argentina-Origin Shelled Peanuts GN15
High-quality shelled peanuts exported from Argentina under the U.S. peanut TRQ program (General Note 15). These uncooked peanuts are classified in subheading 1202.42.50 when entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Vietnam Shelled Peanuts TRQ Compliant
Shelled peanuts from Vietnam qualifying for General Note 15 tariff-rate quota entry, not roasted or otherwise cooked. HTS 1202.42.50 covers these imports meeting the special provisions for developing country suppliers.