Cold-Pressed Peanut Oil
Premium cold-pressed peanut oil retaining natural flavors from ground-nuts, used in gourmet cooking. Classified under HTS 1508.90.00.00 as other refined or non-chemically modified peanut oil fractions. Mechanical pressing without heat qualifies it here, distinct from crude.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not degummed or neutralized
Minimally processed peanut oil without refinement steps is deemed crude and classified in 1508.10.
If residue or foots
Soap-stocks, oil foots, or dregs from peanut oil refining fall under heading 1522 as per chapter notes.
If hydrogenated
Hydrogenated peanut oil is chemically modified, moving to heading 1517 for chemically altered oils.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing method documentation to distinguish cold-pressed from crude oils under 1508.10
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice for food imports and accurate net quantity declaration
• Test for residual impurities to avoid reclassification as soap-stocks under heading 1522 per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 1508.90.00.00
Refined Peanut Oil
Pure refined peanut oil extracted from ground-nuts, suitable for cooking and frying. It falls under HTS 1508.90.00.00 as a fraction of peanut oil that has been refined but not chemically modified. This classification covers all other peanut oils beyond crude or specific fractions.
Peanut Oil for Frying
High smoke-point refined peanut oil specifically for deep-frying applications in commercial kitchens. It is a fraction of ground-nut oil, refined but not chemically modified, fitting HTS 1508.90.00.00 as 'other' peanut oil. Ideal for high-heat cooking without breakdown.
Virgin Peanut Oil
Unrefined virgin peanut oil from first-press ground-nuts, valued for its nutty aroma in dressings. Despite 'virgin' label, if filtered or settled, it fits HTS 1508.90.00.00 as other non-chemically modified peanut oil. Not crude if impurities are removed mechanically.
Bulk Refined Peanut Oil
Refined peanut oil shipped in bulk tankers for food manufacturing, derived from ground-nut fractions. HTS 1508.90.00.00 applies to this other refined, non-chemically modified form. Used in processed foods like spreads and snacks.
Peanut Oil Salad Oil
Lightly refined peanut oil for salad dressings and cold uses, from ground-nut sources. Fits HTS 1508.90.00.00 as other peanut oil fractions, refined physically without chemicals. Low acidity makes it ideal for emulsions.
Expeller-Pressed Peanut Oil
Peanut oil mechanically expeller-pressed from ground-nuts, retaining nutrients. Classified in HTS 1508.90.00.00 as other non-chemically modified peanut oil. Popular in health food markets for natural extraction.