HS Code 200811
Prepared Ground-nuts and Peanut Butter
HS code 200811 covers roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared peanuts and peanut butter, including those with added sugar or spirits.
6-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 200811 — Prepared Ground-nuts and Peanut Butter
This code covers peanuts (ground-nuts) that have been roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared, including peanut butter. Unlike raw peanuts, these items have undergone processing such as dry roasting or frying.
What's included
- Peanut butter
- Roasted salted peanuts
- Honey roasted peanuts
- Blanched roasted peanuts
What's excluded
- Raw peanuts → use
1202(Raw, unroasted peanuts fall under oil seeds.)
Common examples
- Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter
- Planters Salted Peanuts
- Dried roasted peanut snacks
- Peanut butter with added honey
Frequently asked questions
Does this include chocolate-covered peanuts?
No, if the product is predominantly chocolate, it usually falls under Chapter 18.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 130% (High quotas in USA/EU)
- Documentation: Subject to strict Aflatoxin testing and certification in the EU and USA.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: USA, Argentina, China
- Top importers: Netherlands, United Kingdom, Canada
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Key takeaway
Processing (roasting/salting) is the key differentiator from Chapter 12 'oil seeds'.
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