Broken Shelled Spanish Peanuts Quota
Shelled and broken Spanish peanuts, raw and uncooked, imported pursuant to Chapter 12 additional U.S. note 2 quota limits. These fit HTS 1202.42.6040 'other' as quota-eligible raw ground-nuts not otherwise specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in-shell Spanish variety
Spanish peanuts in shell use separate in-quota subheading even if intended for shelling post-import.
If blanched or otherwise prepared
Blanching (skin removal) constitutes preparation, moving to Chapter 20 prepared fruits/nuts.
If mixed peanut varieties
Unspecified or blended raw peanut seeds fall under Chapter 12 miscellaneous seeds heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document breakage percentage (<50% whole kernels acceptable for shelled 'broken' classification)
• Ensure aflatoxin levels below FDA limits (<20ppb total) with test certificates to clear CBP ag inspection
• Track annual quota usage via USDA reports to time imports before exhaustion
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.60.40
Shelled Valencia Peanuts for Export Quota
Shelled Valencia variety peanuts, not roasted or cooked, imported under the provisions of additional U.S. note 2 to Chapter 12 which governs peanut import quotas to protect domestic production. These peanuts are whole or broken but remain raw and fit the 'other' category under HTS 1202.42.6040 due to quota-specific entry requirements.
Raw Shelled Runner Peanuts Quota Entry
Raw shelled Runner-type peanuts, whether whole or broken, specifically entered under U.S. peanut import quota provisions of additional note 2 to Chapter 12. Classified in the 'other' subcategory of HTS 1202.42.6040 as they are not roasted and meet domestic industry protection criteria.
Quota Shelled Peanut Kernels for Processing
Raw shelled peanut kernels of mixed varieties, entered under peanut import quota per additional U.S. note 2, classified as 'other' in HTS 1202.42.6040. These raw nuts are designated for further domestic processing like oil extraction or roasting.
Raw Shelled Peanut Halves Quota Import
Shelled peanut halves (broken kernels), not roasted, imported under Chapter 12 note 2 quota provisions fitting the 'other' HTS 1202.42.6040 subcategory for raw ground-nuts.