Blanched Shelled Peanuts for General Note 15 Quota from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• 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