Peanut — HTS 1508
Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified
Chapter 15 › Heading 1508
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 1508 is a broad product category for peanut oil, also called ground-nut oil, and its fractions. It covers the oil whether crude or refined, as long as it has not been chemically modified. “Fractions” are separated components of the oil, such as portions obtained through refining or physical separation, rather than a different plant oil.
To reach the correct U.S. HTS 8-digit code, start with heading 1508 and then review the lower-level subheadings. The relevant split commonly depends on the oil’s condition or type—such as whether it is crude or otherwise processed—and on the product description in the tariff schedule. Confirm that the merchandise is actually peanut oil, not a blend, preparation, or chemically modified product; those facts can move it to another heading or subheading.
What to check
- Confirm the oil is derived from peanuts (ground nuts), and identify whether it is a pure oil, a blend, or a food preparation.
- Determine whether the product is crude, refined, or a separately identified fraction; obtain the supplier’s technical specification if needed.
- Check whether any chemical modification, hydrogenation, esterification, or similar treatment has occurred, because heading 1508 excludes chemically modified oil.
- Read every subheading and statistical suffix under heading 1508 rather than stopping at the 4-digit heading; the 8-digit code must match the product’s documented characteristics.
- Compare the proposed code with the current official HTSUS text and request customs-broker or classification-professional review when the product is blended, specially processed, or ambiguous.
HTS heading 1508 summary
Peanut is a 4-digit product category containing 2 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.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1508.10.00.00 👉 | Crude oil | 7.5¢/kg | Free | 8.8¢/kg |
| 1508.90.00.00 👉 | Other | 7.5¢/kg | Free | 8.8¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1508?
Peanut (ground-nut) oil and its fractions, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified. 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.