Unsalted Peanut Paste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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