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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.11Same rate: 35%

If standard bulk entry

Without special note provisions.

0712.90.70.00Higher: 36.9% vs 35%

If dried peanuts for pasting domestically

Unprepared dried peanuts are Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For bulk, specify end-use in invoice but note retail/for dietetic doesn't apply—focus on GN15

Ensure homogeneity tests; non-paste texture risks seed classification

Large volumes trigger more CBP exams—pre-clear with FDA prior notice

Related Products 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.

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.