Blanched Virginia Peanuts in Bulk from Mexico
Blanched Virginia-type peanuts (large, oval kernels) prepared by removing skins and entered under quota provisions of additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12. These peanuts are otherwise prepared nuts suitable for further processing or roasting, classified under HTS 2008.11.46.00 due to peanut-specific heading and U.S. quota entry requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify eligibility under additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12 for TRQ entry; obtain license from USDA FAS before shipment
• Provide certificate of origin and peanut type verification; common pitfall is misclassifying variety leading to over-quota duties
• Ensure aflatoxin testing compliance under FDA import requirements for all peanut products