Blanched Shelled Peanuts for General Note 15 Quota from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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