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Raw, unprocessed groundnuts still in their shells are split at the 10-digit level between a general raw in-shell line (1202410000) and a residual NESOI line (1202418040), with classification hinging on whether the shipment fits a more specific provision. China is the leading supplier of in-shell peanuts to the US market, with Poland representing a notable European source. FDA oversight applies to peanuts destined for human consumption, and aflatoxin contamination is a recurring admissibility concern that can trigger detention or refusal at the port of entry. Importers should ensure supplier facilities meet FDA food-safety standards and that shipments are accompanied by appropriate certificates of analysis.
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Peanuts are a commodity prone to aflatoxin contamination, a naturally occurring mycotoxin regulated by FDA under food-safety authorities. Shipments may be sampled and tested at the port of entry; those exceeding FDA action levels are subject to detention without physical examination, refusal of admission, or destruction.
Classification between the two lines depends on whether the goods meet the specific conditions of the primary provision (1202410000) or fall into the residual NESOI category (1202418040). A licensed customs broker should review the product specifications, end use, and any applicable US note criteria to make the correct determination before entry.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $18.5M | +$18.5M |
| MEXICO | -- | $2.0M | +$2.0M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | -- | $721K | +$721K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $511K | +$511K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1202418040 | PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW, IN SHELL, NESOI | $0 | -- |
PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW, IN SHELL, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1202410000 | PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW, IN SHELL | $25.1M |
PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW, IN SHELL
26.1M kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | -- | $17.3M | +$17.3M |
| South Carolina | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| Virginia | -- | $1.8M | +$1.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | $15.9M | +$15.9M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |