Shelled Valencia Peanuts for Export Quota from Mexico
Shelled Valencia peanuts, not roasted or cooked, imported under the U.S. tariff-rate quota provisions of additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12. These peanuts are specifically described in the note and entered pursuant to its quantitative limits to control import volumes. They are used primarily for direct human consumption or processing into peanut products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 2; obtain quota license from USDA FAS before entry to avoid higher duties
• Provide documentation proving peanuts are shelled but not roasted/cooked; include lab certificates for moisture and aflatoxin levels