1202.42.60.20 - For use as oil stock 🖩

This HTS category, 1202.42.60.20, specifically classifies shelled peanuts that have been broken and are intended for use as oil stock. This designation is crucial, as it signifies that the peanuts are not destined for direct human consumption but rather as a raw material for the extraction of peanut oil. The condition of being "broken" refers to the physical state of the kernels, which may have fractured during processing.

This classification distinguishes itself from its sibling category, 1202.42.60.40, which is designated for "Other" shelled and broken peanuts. The primary differentiator here is the explicit stated use. While the "Other" category would encompass shelled, broken peanuts not specifically designated for oil stock, 1202.42.60.20 exclusively captures those fulfilling the oil stock requirement.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 1202.42.60.20. Classification at this level relies heavily on the importer's declaration and the intended use of the product. Documentation supporting the use of these peanuts as oil stock, such as purchase orders or processing agreements, may be required to substantiate this classification.