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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If entry without special provisions
Standard subheading for identical peanut paste.
If bulk for mixtures with sugars or other nuts
Intended for blending shifts to other prepared nut categories.
If imported in bulk as unprepared peanut flour
Dried, ground but unprepared peanuts classify as seeds in Chapter 12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For bulk imports, provide bill of lading specifying General Note 15; bulk packaging must still meet paste homogeneity
• Include specs sheet proving 100% peanuts; industrial use doesn't change classification but affects labeling
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.
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.