1202.42.60
Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
This code covers raw peanuts, not roasted or cooked, specifically shelled peanuts intended for oil production or other uses. It’s used to classify these peanuts for import, with duty rates of 6.6¢/kg for standard trade partners or free for eligible countries with which the U.S. has trade agreements, as detailed within Chapter 12.

Detailed information for HTS Code 1202.42.60
This code falls within Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, and certain grains and seeds. Specifically, 1202.42.60 refers to shelled peanuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, that meet the requirements of additional U.S. note 2. This code has two subdivisions: 1202.42.60.20 for peanuts intended for oil stock and 1202.42.60.40 for other uses, so choose the appropriate suffix based on the intended end use of the peanuts. The aggregate quantity of peanuts entered under several codes, including this one, is subject to quantitative limitations, but imports from Mexico are exempt.
| 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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6.6¢/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 HTS code 1202.42.60 is 6.6¢/kg for general trade partners, reported in kilograms. Special rates of Free apply to imports from countries with eligible FTA or preference programs (A*, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). Both the general and special rates apply to the main code 1202.42.60 and its subdivisions 1202.42.60.20 (for use as oil stock) and 1202.42.60.40 (other), contingent upon the country of origin and applicable trade agreements. A quantitative limit applies to total imports under several subheadings including 1202.42.60, with specific allocations for Argentina and other countries.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 15.4¢/kg
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Code subdivisions
1202.42.60.20
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > Shelled, whether or not broken: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > For use as oil stock
1202.42.60.40
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken: > Other: > Shelled, whether or not broken: > Other: > Described in additional U.S. note 2 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other
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