1202.42.20.20 - For use as oil stock 🖩

This HTS category, 1202.42.20.20, specifically classifies shelled peanuts (ground-nuts) that are dry-blanched and intended for use as oil stock. Dry-blanching refers to a process where the skins are removed from the peanuts without the use of water, typically through a dry heat method or mechanical abrasion. The critical defining characteristic for this classification is the stated end-use: these peanuts are designated for further processing into oil.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 1202.42.20.40 ("Other"), is crucial. While both fall under shelled, dry-blanched peanuts, the "Other" category would encompass any shelled, dry-blanched peanuts not specifically designated for oil stock production. Therefore, the intended use is the primary differentiator. If the peanuts are intended for consumption as food products, even after dry-blanching, they would likely fall under a different classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is finalized at this level based on the product being a shelled, dry-blanched peanut with a confirmed use as oil stock. This ensures that such commodities are correctly identified and taxed according to their specific trade purpose and processing stage.