US Peanut Crop Export Return
Bulk US peanut crop exported for foreign sorting by size and returned within 3 years without manufacturing advancement. Sorting does not constitute value improvement per Customs rulings, maintaining heading 1202 classification and 9801.00.10.26 duty-free status.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If roasted or otherwise prepared abroad
Roasted peanuts classified in Chapter 20 as prepared food products.
If articles exported for exhibition/testing
Specific exhibition return provision rather than general US goods return.
If commercial imports without export proof
Standard rate for imported peanuts lacking US origin documentation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Foreign sorting records must specify only size separation, no quality enhancement
• Pre- and post-sorting lab analysis proving identical kernel quality
• Avoid moisture content changes that could trigger condition improvement claims
Related Products under HTS 9801.00.10.26
US Exported Raw Peanut Kernels
Raw peanut kernels originally exported from the United States for storage or temporary foreign processing and returned within 3 years without advancement in value or improvement in condition. These peanuts remain classifiable under heading 1202 when returned and qualify for duty-free entry under HTS 9801.00.10.26 as US products returned unchanged.
Returned American Runner Peanuts
Runner variety peanuts grown in US peanut belt states, exported for foreign quality inspection or fumigation, and returned unchanged within 3-year window. Classified under heading 1202 peanuts provision when returned, qualifying for 9801.00.10.26 duty-free treatment as unadvanced US products.
Repatriated US Valencia Peanuts
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.
Returned Bulk In-Shell Peanuts
In-shell peanuts exported from US in bulk for foreign warehouse storage and returned within 3-year period without shell removal or other processing. Qualifies as heading 1202 peanuts under HTS 9801.00.10.26 for duty-free reimport as unchanged US products.