HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1202.42 – Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,
HS code 1202.42 is the 6-digit subheading for ground-nuts, other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,. It is used for raw shelled peanuts, blanched peanuts, split peanuts, diced peanuts and peanut kernels.
What HS 1202.42 covers
This HS code covers raw, shelled groundnuts (peanuts), whether or not broken, that are not roasted or otherwise cooked and not intended for planting. This is a major commodity for the food processing industry, used extensively in the production of peanut butter, confectionery, snack foods, and for oil extraction. Trade volumes are substantial, driven by global demand for peanut-based products. Key concerns in international trade include quality parameters such as moisture content, size grading, and critically, aflatoxin levels, which are subject to strict regulatory limits in many importing countries. Exporters are major peanut-producing nations, and importers are food manufacturers worldwide.
- Covers
- Raw shelled peanuts
- Blanched peanuts
- Split peanuts
- Diced peanuts
- Peanut kernels
- Organic shelled peanuts
- Hi-oleic peanuts
- Examples
- Jif Peanut Butter (uses shelled peanuts)
- Skippy Peanut Butter
- Peter Pan Peanut Butter
- various bulk suppliers to confectionery and snack industries
Codes often confused with 1202.42
Common mistake. The key distinction from 120241 is the absence of the shell. It's also crucial not to confuse these with roasted peanuts (200811) or peanut butter (200811, if prepared).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 120242, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 120242 in UN Comtrade data was Argentina, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Argentina $906M 28% of world exports
- 2 India $724M 22% of world exports
- 3 Brazil $367M 11% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $561M 15% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $322M 8.8% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $249M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1202.42
Brazil does not split HS 1202.42: its NCM code is 1202.42.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 12.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1202.42
What is HS code 120242?
HS code 120242 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,. This HS code covers raw, shelled groundnuts (peanuts), whether or not broken, that are not roasted or otherwise cooked and not intended for planting. This is a major commodity for the food processing industry, used extensively in the production of peanut butter, confectionery, snack foods, and for oil extraction. Trade volumes are substantial, driven by global demand for peanut-based products. Key concerns in international trade include quality parameters such as moisture content, size grading, and critically, aflatoxin levels, which are subject to strict regulatory limits in many importing countries. Exporters are major peanut-producing nations, and importers are food manufacturers worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 120242?
Raw shelled peanuts, Blanched peanuts, Split peanuts, Diced peanuts, Peanut kernels, Organic shelled peanuts, Hi-oleic peanuts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 120242?
The key distinction from 120241 is the absence of the shell. It's also crucial not to confuse these with roasted peanuts (200811) or peanut butter (200811, if prepared).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 120242?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 120242 in UN Comtrade data were Argentina ($906M, 28% of world exports), India ($724M) and Brazil ($367M). World exports came to about $3.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 120242?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 120242 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($561M, 15% of world imports), Indonesia ($322M) and Mexico ($249M). World imports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 120242 structured?
HS code 120242 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (12) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 120242?
In Brazil, HS code 120242 is NCM 1202.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.