Repatriated US Valencia Peanuts from China
Valencia peanuts exported from US Southwest production areas for temporary foreign storage in climate-controlled facilities and returned within 3 years without condition improvement. Qualifies under HTS 9801.00.10.26 as peanuts of heading 1202 returned unchanged from export state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Storage facility records from abroad must show temperature/humidity controls only
• Weight certificates comparing export vs return quantities prevent duty disputes
• Clear chain of custody documentation from US farm to return port