Shelled Peanuts (Non-Seed)

US Note 2 to Chapter 12 defines the tariff-rate-quota (TRQ) framework for peanuts, establishing an in-quota quantity that enters at a lower duty rate and an over-quota rate that applies to volumes above that threshold. Lines such as 1202421540 reference this note directly, meaning importers must track quota fill levels and time entries accordingly to manage duty costs. Quota administration is handled by USDA, and importers should monitor quota bulletins closely.

Dry-blanching — removing the seed coat without oil or water — is specifically recognized in the US tariff schedule as a processing distinction that places product in a separate tariff line from unblanched shelled peanuts. This matters because the applicable duty rate and quota eligibility can differ between blanched and unblanched product. Importers should ensure that processing certificates or specifications from the foreign supplier clearly document whether blanching was performed.