1202.42.20.40 - Other

This HTS classification, 1202.42.20.40, pertains to shelled peanuts, whether or not broken, that have undergone a dry-blanching process and do not fall into other specifically defined categories. Dry-blanching typically involves a method of removing the skin from the peanut kernel without the use of water, often through heat application or mechanical means. The resulting product is a peeled peanut kernel, which may have been broken during processing.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 1202.42.20.20, which specifically covers shelled peanuts intended for use as oil stock. While both are shelled and may be broken, the key difference lies in their intended end-use. Classification under 1202.42.20.40 is for dry-blanched, shelled peanuts that are not destined for oil extraction and are not otherwise specified.

As a leaf node in the HTS database, this category has no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the precise physical characteristics and the exclusion from more specific end-use provisions. Importers and exporters should ensure that the peanuts meet the criteria of being shelled, dry-blanched, and not categorized for oil stock or any other specific use to correctly assign this code.