Refined Peanut (Ground-Nut) Oil

Refined peanut oil — processed to remove free fatty acids, color, and odor but not chemically modified — is widely used in commercial frying and food manufacturing, and all US imports enter under tariff line 1508900000. India is the leading supplier to the US market, with Nicaragua and Hong Kong also appearing among top sources. FDA Prior Notice and food-facility registration requirements apply at entry, and importers should confirm that refining documentation accompanies the shipment to support the classification as refined rather than crude. Peanut allergen disclosure obligations remain relevant even for highly refined oils depending on end-use labeling context.