Valencia Peanuts for Oil Pressing from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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