1202.42.50
Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
This code covers peanuts, whether or not shelled or broken, and is used to classify imports of this agricultural product. Duty rates vary based on country of origin—ranging from 6.6¢/kg for standard trade partners to free for those with eligible free trade agreements—and the product’s intended use, as indicated by the subdivisions within this chapter.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1202.42.50
This tariff code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and certain grains and seeds. Specifically, code 1202.42.50 covers peanuts that have not been roasted or otherwise cooked, are shelled, and are described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule. This code further breaks down into subdivisions based on intended use, either for oil stock (1202.42.50.20) or other purposes (1202.42.50.40), so choose the appropriate suffix based on the final application of the peanuts. Duty rates vary depending on the country of origin, with standard rates applying to most trade partners and free rates for those with eligible free trade agreements or preference programs.
| Chapter | Chapter 12 - Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits; industrial or medicinal pla |
| Section | Section II - Vegetable Products |
Duty snapshot
Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
6.6¢/kg
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The duty for HTS code 1202.42.50 is 6.6¢/kg for general trade partners, reported in kilograms. Special rates of Free apply to goods originating from specific countries with which the U.S. has Free Trade Agreements or preference programs, including A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, and SG. This means that imports of peanuts under this code, or its subdivisions 1202.42.50.20 (for oil stock) and 1202.42.50.40 (other), will be duty-free if they originate in one of those designated countries and meet the requirements of the relevant trade agreement; otherwise, the 6.6¢/kg duty applies. No special rate is specified for countries not listed.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 15.4¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1202.42.50.20
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > Shelled, whether or not broken: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions > For use as oil stock
1202.42.50.40
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > Shelled, whether or not broken: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other
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November 15, 2025
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