1202.41.40
Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
This code covers in-shell peanuts not roasted or otherwise cooked, and is used for imports subject to specific quantity limitations as detailed in Additional U.S. Note 2 – duty rates vary based on country of origin and eligibility for free trade agreements, with a general rate of 9.35¢/kg. This code falls within Chapter 12 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, which broadly covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and related products.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1202.41.40
Chapter 12 covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and certain grains and seeds, and this specific code, 1202.41.40, deals with unshelled peanuts not roasted or otherwise cooked, entered under specific provisions outlined in additional U.S. notes. This code further breaks down into two subdivisions: 1202.41.40.20 for peanuts intended for oil stock and 1202.41.40.40 for all other unshelled peanuts meeting the general description. Quantitative limits apply to peanut imports under this code, and the statistical suffix chosen depends on the intended use – oil stock versus other applications.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
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9.35¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A*,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for peanuts under HTS code 1202.41.40 is generally 9.35¢/kg, reported in kilograms. However, special reduced or free rates apply to eligible countries with which the U.S. has Free Trade Agreements or preference programs, such as Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Oman, Panama, Peru, and Singapore. These special rates are “Free” and apply to the main code and its subdivisions – 1202.41.40.20 (for oil stock) and 1202.41.40.40 (other) – contingent on meeting the rules of origin requirements for those respective programs. A quantitative limit also applies to total peanut imports under these subdivisions, with a specific allowance of 43,901 metric tons from Argentina and 9,005 metric tons from other countries during the period of April 1 to March 31.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 9.35¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1202.41.40.20
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > In shell: > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > For use as oil stock
1202.41.40.40
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > In shell: > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other
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