Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included: > Nuts, peanuts (ground-nuts) and other seeds, whether or not mixed together: > Peanuts (ground-nuts): > Peanut butter and paste: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2008.11.02.00
Organic Peanut Butter
Smooth organic peanut butter made from ground roasted peanuts, entered under General Note 15 for preferential tariff treatment. It qualifies for HTS 2008.11.0200 as a peanut paste prepared from peanuts without added sugar or other ingredients beyond minimal salt. This classification applies to products imported pursuant to special trade provisions.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Crunchy peanut butter featuring ground peanuts with small peanut pieces for texture, entered under HTS 2008.11.0200 per General Note 15. It meets the definition of peanut paste as long as visible pieces are from peanuts and it's prepared for retail.
Smooth Peanut Butter for Export
Smooth peanut butter prepared from high-oleic peanuts, entered via HTS 2008.11.0200 under General Note 15 for reduced tariffs. It's a retail-ready paste of ground peanuts suitable for direct consumption.
Roasted Peanut Butter Spread
Spreadable peanut butter from dry-roasted peanuts, qualifying for HTS 2008.11.0200 entry per General Note 15. The roasting enhances flavor while maintaining pure peanut paste composition.
No-Stir Peanut Butter
No-stir peanut butter stabilized naturally for smooth consistency, imported under HTS 2008.11.0200 via General Note 15. Ground from peanuts, it avoids oil separation without synthetic additives.
Bulk Peanut Butter Paste
Bulk peanut butter paste in 5kg pails for foodservice, entered pursuant to HTS 2008.11.0200 and General Note 15. Pure ground peanut product for further blending or direct use.
Valencia Peanut Butter
Peanut butter from Valencia peanuts known for sweet flavor, classified under HTS 2008.11.0200 per General Note 15. Ground paste retains varietal characteristics without additives.
Artisanal Small-Batch Peanut Butter
Handmade small-batch peanut butter from stone-ground peanuts, entered under HTS 2008.11.0200 via General Note 15. Emphasizes minimal processing for premium market.
Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Creamy peanut butter produced by grinding roasted peanuts into a smooth paste, qualifying under HTS 2008.11.0200 via General Note 15 for duty preferences. It consists primarily of peanuts with no added sugars, distinguishing it from sweetened varieties.
Unsalted Peanut Paste
Industrial-grade unsalted peanut paste made by finely grinding roasted peanuts, imported under HTS 2008.11.0200 pursuant to General Note 15. Used in food manufacturing, it qualifies as peanut butter/paste without additives.