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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of groundnuts (peanuts), unroasted, shelled (SITC 22212) totaled $229K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Groundnuts (Peanuts), Unroasted, Shelled 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. Groundnuts (Peanuts), Unroasted, Shelled imports of $229K in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $190K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataShelled unroasted peanuts — kernels with the outer hull removed but not yet roasted or further processed — are the primary form used by US food manufacturers for peanut butter, confectionery, and snack production, making this a commercially significant agricultural import. FDA aflatoxin controls are the dominant admissibility concern, and shelled product is more directly exposed to contamination risk than in-shell lots, so supplier-level HACCP documentation and pre-shipment testing certificates are standard industry practice. The US TRQ for shelled peanuts is tracked separately from in-shell allocations, and above-quota duty rates can materially affect landed cost calculations.
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Best practice is to obtain a pre-shipment aflatoxin analysis certificate from an accredited laboratory, a certificate of origin, and the exporter's HACCP or food safety plan documentation. FDA may still conduct port sampling, but robust pre-shipment records can expedite release and support an importer's defense if a detention notice is issued.
Once the in-quota volume for shelled peanuts is exhausted, over-quota duties apply for the remainder of the quota year, significantly increasing landed cost. Importers typically front-load shipments early in the quota year or secure quota certificates in advance. Monitoring USDA Agricultural Marketing Service quota bulletins is essential for cost planning.
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| 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 |
Monthly import values over time