Runner Type Shelled Peanuts TRQ Entry from Japan
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.
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
• Include mill test certificates showing aflatoxin levels below FDA limits for quota approval
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with peanut TRQ procedures to handle entry summary