1202.41.40.40 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 1202.41.40.40, specifically covers peanuts (ground-nuts) that are not roasted or otherwise cooked, and are presented in their shells. Critically, these peanuts must also meet the conditions outlined in Additional U.S. Note 2 to Chapter 12, meaning they are entered for specific qualifying purposes as defined within that note. The "Other" designation at this level implies that these goods do not fall under more specific subheadings within the "in shell" classification.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 1202.41.40.20, which is designated "For use as oil stock." While both classify peanuts in shell, not roasted or cooked, and subject to Additional U.S. Note 2, the sibling is specifically intended for crushing or processing into oil. This category, 1202.41.40.40, covers such peanuts in shell that are entered under Additional U.S. Note 2 but are *not* for oil stock purposes, suggesting other permitted uses such as for direct consumption, seed, or other industrial applications as detailed in the note.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 1202.41.40.40. The classification is therefore determined by the physical state (in shell, not cooked), the specific provisions of Additional U.S. Note 2, and the exclusion from the oil stock use described by its sibling. Importers must ensure their documentation clearly reflects compliance with Additional U.S. Note 2 and the intended use of the peanuts to secure correct classification under this subheading.