Shelled Virginia Peanuts Raw from Japan
Large-sized shelled Virginia peanuts, not roasted or cooked, often broken during shelling, used in premium peanut products. HTS 1202.42.90 covers these as other shelled ground-nuts beyond named varieties. Raw form preserves natural oils for extraction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
131.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct origin verification to apply correct preferential tariff treatments like USMCA
• Test for foreign matter (shell fragments <1%) to meet importer standards
• Use ventilated containers to control humidity and prevent spoilage en route