Raw Shelled Peanut Kernels from China
Raw shelled peanut kernels are whole or split ground-nuts removed from shells without cooking, used primarily in food processing. HTS 1202.42.9040 captures these as other shelled varieties not blanched or specified elsewhere. Their unprepared state distinguishes them from consumer-ready products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
149.3%
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
• Register with FDA's Prior Notice system and link to entry filing for ag products
• Include damage inspection report showing less than 5% shriveled or discolored kernels
• Beware of HTS confusion with in-shell; double-check shelling confirmation docs