Shelled Valencia Peanuts
Shelled Valencia peanuts are a variety of ground-nuts harvested from the Valencia plant, not roasted or cooked, and typically used for direct consumption or processing into peanut products. They fall under HTS 1202.42.9040 as shelled peanuts, whether or not broken, that are not further processed beyond shelling. This classification applies to raw, unprepared peanuts intended for food manufacturing or export.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unshelled
Unhulled peanuts remain under the unshelled subheading regardless of variety or condition.
If roasted or cooked post-shelling
Any roasting or cooking moves them from raw seeds to prepared nuts in Chapter 20.
If processed into peanut meal or flour
Defatted or ground peanut residues classify as vegetable residues rather than raw seeds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content below 9% to prevent mold issues during inspection; provide lab certificates if requested
• Ensure accurate varietal labeling (e.g
• Valencia) and aflatoxin test results under 20 ppb as per FDA standards
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as roasted; use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets
Related Products under HTS 1202.42.90.40
Shelled Runner Peanuts
Shelled Runner peanuts, a popular variety for peanut butter production, are raw ground-nuts that have been shelled but not roasted, cooked, or otherwise prepared. Classified under HTS 1202.42.9040 for other shelled peanuts, they are broken or whole as harvested and used in confectionery or oil extraction. This ensures distinction from in-shell or processed forms.
Shelled Virginia Peanuts
Shelled Virginia peanuts are large-kernel ground-nuts, shelled but raw and uncooked, often broken during processing, suitable for roasting or direct use in snacks. HTS 1202.42.9040 covers these as other shelled peanuts not fitting specific varietal or blanched subheadings. They are key for the confectionery industry.
Broken Shelled Spanish Peanuts
Broken shelled Spanish peanuts are small-kernel raw ground-nuts, fragmented during shelling, not roasted or cooked, ideal for oil pressing or confections. They are classified in HTS 1202.42.9040 as other shelled peanuts, encompassing broken forms not elsewhere specified. This raw state preserves their use in further manufacturing.
Raw Shelled Peanut Kernels
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.
Shelled Argentina Runner Peanuts
Shelled Argentina Runner peanuts originate from high-yield regions, raw and unroasted post-shelling, often broken, for export to processing plants. Under HTS 1202.42.9040 as other shelled peanuts, they meet criteria for non-cooked ground-nuts. Ideal for peanut butter and snacks.
Shelled Jumbo Virginia Peanuts
Shelled Jumbo Virginia peanuts feature oversized kernels, raw and uncooked after shell removal, used in premium confections. HTS 1202.42.9040 includes these as other shelled, non-specific peanuts. Size does not alter the raw, unprepared classification.