Blanched Spanish Peanuts for Processing

Small red-skinned Spanish peanuts blanched and packed in bulk for industrial use, imported under U.S. peanut TRQ 2008.11.46.00. Meets 'described in additional U.S. note 2' for quota entry as prepared ground-nuts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2008.11Same rate: 35%

If peanut butter or paste

Ground into paste exceeding 25% oil content classified separately under peanut butter provisions.

1202.42Higher: 141.8% vs 35%

If raw kernels not blanched

Unblanched kernels remain under raw peanut heading 1202.

2008.19.90Higher: 52.9% vs 35%

If salted or seasoned

Seasoned peanuts go to 'other' prepared nuts/seeds outside pure peanut category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Apply for quota license early in season; allocations fill quickly for popular varieties

Include blanching process certification; customs may challenge if skins present

Bulk containers must meet FDA prior notice and facility registration rules

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