Shelled Valencia Peanuts for Export Quota from China

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.

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

Obtain peanut import license from USDA FAS before shipment to meet additional U.S. note 2 quota requirements

Provide certificate of origin and varietal purity documentation proving shelled status and non-roasted condition

Avoid misclassification as in-shell peanuts (1202.42.4040) which have separate quota limits; inspect for shell fragments