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U.S. imports of raw shelled peanuts (not elsewhere specified) (HS 120242) totaled $229K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Raw Shelled Peanuts (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $51K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 57% on $89K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Raw Shelled Peanuts (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $229K in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $190K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataShelled groundnuts — kernels removed from the pod — are among the more tariff-schedule-complex oilseed commodities, with six 10-digit lines under this heading that differentiate by blanching method (dry-blanched vs. unblanched), intended use (oil stock vs. food), and TRQ eligibility. Paraguay leads US imports under this heading, followed by Mexico and China. FDA food-safety requirements, including aflatoxin testing protocols, apply to all food-use shipments, and importers should verify that foreign establishments are registered with FDA. The dry-blanched distinction (lines 1202421540 and 1202422040) is a processing-method classification trigger that requires careful documentation of the blanching step.
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Dry blanching is a heat process that loosens and removes the seed skin without the use of water or oil, producing a cleaner kernel used in snack and confectionery applications. Under the US tariff schedule, dry-blanched shelled peanuts are classified in dedicated lines (1202421540 and 1202422040) separate from unblanched raw kernels, so the processing method must be documented on commercial invoices and supported by supplier process records to avoid misclassification.
Yes, certain shelled peanut lines under this heading are subject to tariff-rate quota provisions referenced in US schedule notes. Quota eligibility, in-quota versus over-quota duty rates, and quota administration procedures should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker before shipment, as quota fill levels and allocation rules change annually.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $13.3M | +$13.3M |
| MEXICO | $140K | $11.1M | +$10.9M |
| JAPAN | -- | $2.3M | +$2.3M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $516K | +$516K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $353K | +$353K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1202429040 | PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW SHELLED W/NT BRKN, NESOI | $140K | -- | -- |
| 1202421540 | SHELLED PEANUTS, DRY-BLANCHED, US NOTE 2, NESOI | $75K | 39.47% | $30K |
| 1202422040 | SHELLED PEANUTS, DRY-BLANCHED, NESOI | $14K | 149.30% | $21K |
PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW SHELLED W/NT BRKN, NESOI
SHELLED PEANUTS, DRY-BLANCHED, US NOTE 2, NESOI
SHELLED PEANUTS, DRY-BLANCHED, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1202427040 | PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW SHELLED W/NT BRKN, NESOI | $15.2M |
| 1202423020 | PEANUTS (GRD-NUTS) RW SHLLD W/N BR, DR BL, OIL STK | $8.4M |
| 1202423040 | PEANUTS (GRD-NUTS) RW SHLLD W/NT BRKN, DR BL,NESOI | $5.1M |
PEANUTS (GROUND-NUTS) RAW SHELLED W/NT BRKN, NESOI
11.7M kg
PEANUTS (GRD-NUTS) RW SHLLD W/N BR, DR BL, OIL STK
6.7M kg
PEANUTS (GRD-NUTS) RW SHLLD W/NT BRKN, DR BL,NESOI
4.3M 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $11.0M | +$11.0M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $4.4M | +$4.4M |
| ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY | -- | $3.0M | +$3.0M |