Virgin Peanut Oil from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Differentiate from crude with evidence of mechanical filtration, not chemical treatment
• Comply with organic certification if labeled, referencing General Statistical Note 6
• Monitor moisture content to prevent mold issues during import and reclassification risks