Peanuts — HTS 1202
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken
Chapter 12 › Heading 1202
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1202 covers peanuts (also called ground-nuts) that have not been roasted or otherwise cooked. It groups peanuts whether they are still in the shell, shelled, or broken. The heading is a product category, not usually the final code used for entry filing.
To narrow the category to a specific 8-digit HTS subheading, check the product’s condition and intended classification details—especially whether it is shelled, in the shell, broken, or identified as seed. Read the wording of each subheading and any applicable chapter or section notes. The complete U.S. tariff number may include additional digits beyond the 8-digit level for statistical reporting or other entry details.
What to check
- Confirm that the peanuts are raw or otherwise not roasted or cooked; processing can move the product to a different heading.
- Verify whether the shipment is in-shell, shelled, or broken, and match that fact to the exact subheading wording.
- Check whether the goods are specifically presented or certified as seed, where that distinction appears in the tariff schedule.
- Review the complete product description, packaging, and commercial documents so the classification reflects the goods as imported.
- Use the current HTSUS and obtain customs-broker or other professional advice if the product has unusual processing, treatment, or mixed contents.
HTS heading 1202 summary
Peanuts is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1202.30 | Seed |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1202?
Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.