US Peanut Crop Export Return from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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