Shelled Valencia Peanuts from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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