2008.11.43.00 - Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

This HTS category, 2008.11.43.00, specifically covers peanuts (ground-nuts) that are prepared or preserved, falling under the broader classification of nuts, peanuts, and other seeds. The defining characteristic of goods classified here is their fulfillment of the conditions outlined in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and their subsequent entry into the United States in accordance with those provisions. This typically implies specific packaging, quantity, or end-use requirements that are detailed within that general note, distinguishing these peanuts from those prepared or preserved under different circumstances.

Crucially, this classification differentiates itself from its sibling categories. Unlike 2008.11.46.00, which applies to peanuts prepared or preserved under specific conditions outlined in additional U.S. note 2 to chapter 12, this category hinges on the stipulations of general note 15. Furthermore, it is distinct from the residual "Other" category (2008.11.61.00), which serves as a catch-all for peanuts prepared or preserved that do not meet the specific criteria of either general note 15 or additional U.S. note 2. Therefore, accurate classification under 2008.11.43.00 requires careful adherence to the directives within general note 15.

As a leaf node, this HTS code does not have further subdivisions. This means that any peanut product prepared or preserved that meets the conditions specified in general note 15 will be classified directly under this code, without any further breakdown based on specific processing methods or forms. The emphasis is on whether the entry requirements of general note 15 are satisfied, making it a definitive classification for eligible peanut preparations.