Broken Shelled Spanish Peanuts Quota Import

Broken shelled Spanish peanuts, not roasted or cooked, described in and entered under additional U.S. note 2 provisions for tariff-rate quotas. These smaller-kernel peanuts are ideal for oil extraction or confections and fall under this HTS due to quota eligibility for shelled raw peanuts. The 'broken' state does not alter the raw classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1202Same rate: 17.5%

If in shell and for crushing

In-shell peanuts designated for oil crushing use separate heading from shelled quota items.

1508.10.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If pressed for crude oil

Extracted peanut oil moves to chapter 15 fats/oils, not raw seeds.

1202.42Same rate: 17.5%

If over-quota volume

Excess quantities beyond note 2 limits classify as general shelled peanuts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include bill of lading specifying 'quota peanuts per note 2' to facilitate CBP processing

Avoid mixing quota and non-quota peanuts in same container to prevent entire shipment rejection

Related Products under HTS 1202.42.60

Blanched Shelled Runner Peanuts Quota Entry

Blanched (skins removed) shelled Runner peanuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, specifically entered under the provisions of additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12. These fit the quota description for tariff-rate quota imports, typically destined for confectionery or snack processing. The blanched state keeps them as raw agricultural products.

Shelled Virginia Peanuts Tariff-Rate Quota

Shelled Virginia peanuts, not roasted or cooked, whether broken or whole, imported pursuant to the quantitative provisions described in additional U.S. note 2. These high-oleic variety peanuts qualify for lower in-quota duties and are commonly used in peanut butter production. The HTS places them distinctly under quota-controlled raw peanut imports.

Shelled Valencia Peanuts for Export Quota

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High-Oleic Shelled Peanut Quota Lot

High-oleic shelled peanuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, qualifying under the descriptions in additional U.S. note 2 for low-duty quota entry. These genetically modified peanuts offer longer shelf life for processing into spreads or snacks. HTS 1202.42.60 controls their import volume via TRQ system.