2008.11.02.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS classification covers peanut butter and paste that are prepared or preserved in accordance with general note 15 of the tariff schedule. General note 15 typically pertains to specific provisions for processed foodstuffs, often involving special conditions or requirements for entry. Therefore, the goods classified here must meet the descriptive criteria outlined in this general note and be entered into the customs territory under those specific provisions.

This category is distinguished from its siblings, 2008.11.05.00 and 2008.11.15.00, by its reliance on General Note 15 for classification. While 2008.11.05.00 applies to peanuts entered under an additional U.S. note, and 2008.11.15.00 covers all other types of peanut butter and paste not otherwise specified, this specific code is reserved for products that fall under the unique requirements of General Note 15. The distinction hinges on the explicit reference to and compliance with the provisions detailed within General Note 15, rather than general U.S. notes or residual classification.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories branching from 2008.11.02.00. All eligible peanut butter and paste products meeting the General Note 15 criteria are classified directly under this code. Therefore, importers and exporters must ensure their products precisely align with the definitions and entry conditions stipulated by General Note 15 to utilize this classification.