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SITCSection 4
U.S. imports of crude peanut (groundnut) oil (SITC 42131) totaled $69K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Crude Peanut (Groundnut) Oil paid $10K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $67K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Crude Peanut (Groundnut) Oil imports of $69K in April 2026 ran 58% below the year-to-date monthly average of $165K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCrude peanut oil — also widely known as groundnut oil — is pressed or solvent-extracted from shelled peanuts and enters trade as an unrefined feedstock for edible oil refineries and industrial processors. Peanut oil's distinctive fatty-acid profile, with high oleic acid content in high-oleic varieties, is a specification point that increasingly drives purchasing decisions in the food-service sector. Because peanuts are a major food allergen, FDA allergen-labeling requirements apply to refined food-grade products, though crude oil imports destined for further processing are primarily subject to standard food-facility registration and prior-notice rules. Argentina and other South American origins are significant global suppliers of crude groundnut oil.
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For crude peanut oil destined for further refining rather than direct food use, the primary import requirements center on FDA prior notice and food-facility registration rather than retail allergen labeling. However, if the crude oil will be used in a food product, downstream processors must comply with FDA's major food allergen labeling rules. Importers should clearly document the intended end use to ensure the correct regulatory pathway is followed.
High-oleic peanut oil, derived from specially bred high-oleic peanut varieties, contains a significantly higher proportion of oleic acid, giving it superior oxidative stability and a longer fry-life compared to conventional peanut oil. Food-service buyers and snack manufacturers increasingly specify high-oleic grades in supply contracts, which can limit the pool of qualifying origins and suppliers. Importers should confirm variety and oleic acid content in the certificate of analysis.
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