Broken Shelled Peanuts for Oil Pressing from Japan
Shelled peanuts that are broken during mechanical shelling, imported specifically for oil extraction facilities. HTS 1202.42.90.20 covers these whether or not broken, as long as designated for oil stock use. Broken kernels facilitate easier oil pressing in continuous milling operations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
141.8%
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
• Document breaking as incidental to shelling process, not intentional preparation
• Test for foreign material (FM) content under 2% to meet oil stock quality standards
• Use temperature-controlled containers to prevent mold growth during ocean transit