Dry Roasted Virginia Peanuts GN15 from Japan
Large-seeded Virginia peanuts dry-roasted for snack market, qualified under General Note 15 for reduced tariffs from developing country suppliers. Classified in HTS 2008.11.4300 as other prepared peanuts pursuant to special provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain chain-of-custody records proving transformation in beneficiary country for GN15 compliance
• Inspect for foreign material; CBP rejects contaminated peanut shipments
• Do not combine with general cargo; segregate GN15 entries