U.S. exports of Groundnuts (Peanuts), Unroasted — In Shell or Shelled (SITC 22210) totaled $1.5M in August 2026.
Groundnuts (Peanuts), Unroasted — In Shell or Shelled imports of $3K in August 2026 ran 135% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnroasted groundnuts, whether shelled or still in the shell, enter US commerce subject to FDA oversight for aflatoxin contamination — a mycotoxin concern that drives strict sampling and testing protocols at the port of entry. The US peanut market is also protected by a tariff-rate quota, meaning above-quota shipments face substantially higher duties, making TRQ timing and quota fill rates a central planning variable for importers. This aggregate heading encompasses both in-shell and shelled forms, which are broken out in more specific codes and carry different processing and storage logistics.
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The US maintains a TRQ on imported peanuts under which a limited volume enters at a lower in-quota duty rate; quantities above that threshold face a significantly higher over-quota rate. Importers must monitor USDA quota fill data closely, as the quota can fill quickly during peak crop seasons, and timing shipments to arrive before quota closure is a key cost-management strategy.
FDA requires that imported groundnuts comply with US action levels for aflatoxin. Shipments may be detained for sampling and laboratory analysis, particularly from origins with known aflatoxin risk. Importers should work with suppliers to obtain pre-shipment aflatoxin test certificates and ensure lots meet US tolerances before departure to avoid costly port holds. Consulting a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered import specialist is advisable given the complexity of admissibility review.
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Basic heading 22210 · $1.5M of $7.8B
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Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Grenada together take 100% of it.
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Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $22.2M of Groundnuts (Peanuts), Unroasted — In Shell or Shelled.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.