1202.30 - Seed:

This HTS category, 1202.30, specifically pertains to "Seed: Peanuts (ground-nuts), not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken." This classification encompasses raw peanuts intended for planting or for further processing, excluding those that have undergone any form of roasting or cooking. The condition of being shelled or broken does not preclude classification under this heading, as long as the fundamental characteristic of being an uncooked peanut seed remains.

Within the broader scope of Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, this specific heading distinguishes peanuts from other types of seeds. The sibling categories, listed as "Other," likely represent different forms or preparations of peanuts not fitting the precise criteria of this 1202.30 classification, or potentially other types of seeds altogether. The focus here is on the unprocessed nature of the peanut, emphasizing its state prior to culinary preparation.

The subcategories under 1202.30 provide further detail for classification based on specific trade provisions. 1202.30.05.00 and 1202.30.40.00 address peanuts entered under special tariff provisions, as outlined in general note 15 and additional U.S. note 2 respectively. This highlights that while the primary classification is based on the product's nature (uncooked peanuts), specific import requirements or preferential treatments can lead to further subdivision. The residual category, 1202.30.80.00, serves as a catch-all for all other uncooked peanuts that do not meet the criteria for the more specific subheadings.