HS HEADING 1202

Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

HEADING

1202

CHAPTER

12 — Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit

In plain English

This category covers groundnuts that have not been roasted or otherwise cooked, regardless of whether they are shelled or broken. The classification distinguishes between groundnuts intended for planting and those for other uses. Planting groundnuts are separated from the rest, which are further divided based on whether they are kept in their shells or shelled, with or without being broken.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1202.30

Ground-nuts; seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

1202.41

Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell

1202.42

Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,

Chapter 12 classification notes

Seed-for-sowing import (1209) requires phytosanitary certification in almost every destination. Industrial-hemp seed (sterilised, < 0.3% THC) is treated as food in many jurisdictions but restricted in Asia / GCC.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Roasted peanuts / nut butter: Chapter 20. Dried spices and seasoning seeds (cumin, fennel): Chapter 09 (spices). Oilseed-derived oils move to Chapter 15.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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