Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter 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 additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter 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 2008.11.05.00
Smooth Peanut Butter
Creamy peanut butter made from ground roasted peanuts with minimal additives, meeting U.S. Note 5 quantitative limits for tariff-rate quota entry. It is classified under HTS 2008.11.05.00 as a peanut paste prepared for retail sale. This subheading applies to imports entered pursuant to specific provisions in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 20.
Crunchy Peanut Butter
Peanut butter with small peanut chunks for texture, produced from roasted peanuts and entered under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Classified in 2008.11.05.00 as it qualifies as peanut paste within the tariff-rate quota limits of chapter 20. Retail-packed for consumer use.
Organic Peanut Butter
Unsalted organic peanut butter from certified peanuts, finely ground and packed for retail under U.S. Note 5 quota provisions. It falls under HTS 2008.11.05.00 as a qualifying peanut paste import. No added sugars or salts to maintain purity.
No-Stir Peanut Butter
Stabilized peanut butter designed to prevent oil separation, made with hydrogenated oils and entered pursuant to U.S. Note 5. Classified under 2008.11.05.00 for tariff-rate quota eligibility as peanut paste. Common retail brand formulation.
Natural Peanut Butter
Peanut butter with only peanuts and salt, ground to a smooth consistency for retail sale under U.S. Note 5 provisions. HTS 2008.11.05.00 covers this minimal-ingredient peanut paste within quota limits. Popular for health-conscious consumers.
Low-Sodium Peanut Butter
Reduced-sodium creamy peanut butter for dietary needs, qualifying under U.S. Note 5 for TRQ entry. As a peanut paste, it is specifically classified in HTS 2008.11.05.00. Packed in jars for retail consumption.
Peanut Butter Spread
Retail peanut butter spread meeting U.S. Note 5 criteria for low-duty entry as peanut paste. HTS 2008.11.05.00 applies to this ground peanut product prepared without exceeding quota volumes. Standard 16 oz jar packaging.
Salted Peanut Paste
Commercial salted peanut paste for food manufacturing, entered under U.S. Note 5 provisions. Classified as peanut butter/paste in HTS 2008.11.05.00 due to its ground form and quota eligibility. Used in confections and spreads.
Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
Peanut butter from honey-roasted peanuts, lightly sweetened, qualifying for HTS 2008.11.05.00 under U.S. Note 5. Remains classified as peanut paste despite minor honey addition within allowed limits. Retail squeeze pack.