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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions
Standard peanut butter/paste without special trade agreement eligibility falls under the general subheading.
If containing added sugar or other sweetening matter
Peanut preparations with significant sugar shift to other mixtures of nuts/seeds not purely peanut butter.
If sold as a flavored spread with non-peanut additives like chocolate
Highly processed spreads resembling sauces or condiments are classified in Chapter 21 as food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify eligibility under General Note 15 (e.g
• USMCA or other FTAs) with origin certificates to claim reduced duties
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's peanut butter/paste (ground peanuts) without exceeding sugar limits for this subheading
• Label net weight, ingredients, and allergen warnings clearly to pass FDA entry; common pitfall is unroasted peanut classification
Related Products under HTS 2008.11.02.00
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.