Valencia Peanuts for Oil Pressing
Shelled Valencia peanuts intended exclusively for industrial oil production, meeting quantitative limits of additional U.S. Note 2. These high-oleic peanuts yield premium oil stock without cooking or roasting. HTS 1202.42.60.20 applies to shelled peanuts designated for oil crushing under quota.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically designated for peanut butter production instead
Same quota provisions but different statistical suffix for alternative end uses within oil stock category.
If dried to low moisture content
Dried shelled peanuts may shift to Chapter 7 as dried leguminous vegetables if not qualifying as fresh oil stock.
If roasted or partially processed
Any cooking or roasting excludes from heading 1202, moving to processed nuts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include import license and quota allocation proof; entries without trigger higher duties
• Label shipments clearly as 'oil stock only - not for human consumption' to avoid food import scrutiny
• Monitor aflatoxin levels as CBP often tests oil stock peanuts
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.60.20
Runner Peanuts for Oil Extraction
Shelled runner variety peanuts, not roasted or cooked, specifically designated for crushing into peanut oil as oil stock. These peanuts meet U.S. Note 2 quota provisions for importation under controlled volumes. Classified under 1202.42.60.20 due to their shelled state, peanut origin, and explicit oil stock end use.
Spanish Peanuts Oil Stock
Shelled Spanish variety peanuts for oilseed crushing, imported pursuant to U.S. Note 2 provisions controlling annual volumes. These small-kernel peanuts are optimized for high oil yield in industrial presses. Classification in 1202.42.60.20 reflects shelled form and oil stock purpose.
High-Oleic Runner Peanuts for Oil
Shelled high-oleic runner peanuts developed for stable cooking oil production, entered under oil stock quota. These genetically selected peanuts provide superior shelf-stable oil stock. 1202.42.60.20 covers such shelled peanuts designated for crushing.
Blanched Valencia Oil Stock Peanuts
Blanched (skins removed) shelled Valencia peanuts for oil extraction, qualifying under U.S. Note 2 import limits. These clean peanuts maximize oil recovery efficiency. HTS places mechanically blanched shelled peanuts for oil in 1202.42.60.20.