US Peanut Crop Export Return from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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