Shelled Virginia Peanuts Tariff-Rate Quota from China
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.
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
• Pre-allocate quota via USDA; imports without license face suspension or higher over-quota tariffs
• Label shipments clearly as 'shelled, not roasted' to prevent misclassification during customs exam
• Monitor aflatoxin levels (<20 ppb) as common rejection reason; test at origin