Shelled Valencia Peanuts from China
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 — China → United States
151.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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