HS Code 120242
Shelled Groundnuts (Non-Seed)
HS code 120242 covers raw, shelled groundnuts, whether whole or broken, intended for food processing or oil crushing but not for sowing.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 120242 — Shelled Groundnuts (Non-Seed)
This code covers raw groundnuts (peanuts) that have had their shells removed. They may be whole or broken but must not be roasted or cooked. These are primarily used in the manufacture of peanut butter, confectionaries, and culinary snacks.
What's included
- Shelled peanuts (raw)
- Blanched peanuts (raw/unroasted)
- Peanut kernels
What's excluded
- Roasted peanut kernels → use
200811(Heat treatment moves the product to prepared food categories.)
Common examples
- Raw Shelled Runner Peanuts
- Blanched Raw Peanut Kernels
- Split Raw Groundnuts for Peanut Butter
- Unroasted Peanut Kernels for Export
Frequently asked questions
Are blanched peanuts covered under 120242?
Yes, provided the blanching (removal of the red skin) did not result in a 'cooked' state.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Aflatoxin certification from accredited labs is almost always mandatory for entry into major markets.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Argentina, India, United States
- Top importers: Netherlands, China, Canada
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Key takeaway
High-volume commodity for food manufacturing; extremely sensitive to Aflatoxin regulations.
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