Product classification
HS code for Unroasted peanuts in shell: 1202.41
Ground-nuts, other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell.
Classification of unroasted peanuts in shell under HS 1202.41
Unroasted peanuts in the shell are classified under HS code 120241. This classification applies to ground-nuts (Arachis hypogaea) that are still contained within their fibrous outer pods and have not been subjected to any cooking or roasting processes. This code is part of Chapter 12, which covers oil seeds and oleaginous fruits. The "in shell" requirement is the primary physical characteristic for this subheading. These peanuts are typically traded for further industrial processing, such as oil extraction, or for roasting and packaging for the snack food market. It is important to note that this code specifically excludes peanuts intended for use as seed for sowing, which are classified under a different subheading. Because these are raw agricultural products, they are often subject to strict phytosanitary controls to prevent the introduction of pests or aflatoxin contamination. Once a peanut is roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared, it is no longer classified in Chapter 12 and instead moves to Chapter 20 as a prepared foodstuff. The distinction between raw and roasted is a major factor in determining both the tariff rate and the applicable food safety regulations.
- Covers
- Raw peanuts in shell
- Dried unroasted ground-nuts in shell
- In-shell peanuts for human consumption (not for sowing)
- Fresh peanuts in shell
- Also under 1202.41
- Planters In-Shell Peanuts
- Hampton Farms In-Shell Peanuts
- Fisher In-Shell Peanuts
- various bulk commodity traders
Codes often confused with 1202.41
Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 120242, which is for shelled (decorticated) unroasted peanuts. It is also frequently misclassified under HS code 200811, which covers peanuts that have been roasted, salted, or otherwise prepared. Peanuts for sowing must be classified under 120230.
Top exporters and importers of HS 120241 (the code used for unroasted peanuts in shell), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 120241 (the code used for unroasted peanuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 120241, not only unroasted peanuts in shell.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $129M 39% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $88M 27% of world exports
- 3 China $34M 10% of world exports
World total: $328M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $40M 14% of world imports
- 2 China $34M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $33M 11% of world imports
World total: $294M 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 unroasted peanuts in shell
Brazil classifies unroasted peanuts in shell under NCM 1202.41.00: HS 1202.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about unroasted peanuts in shell
What is the HS code for Unroasted peanuts in shell?
The HS code for Unroasted peanuts in shell is 120241 (Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell). The HS code for unroasted, non-seed peanuts in the shell is 120241.
How do I classify Unroasted peanuts in shell for customs?
Unroasted peanuts in shell is classified under HS code 120241 — Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the peanuts are for planting?
If the peanuts are specifically intended for sowing (seed), they must be classified under HS code 120230, regardless of whether they are in the shell or not.
Which countries are the top exporters of unroasted peanuts in shell (HS 120241)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 120241 (the code used for unroasted peanuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($129M, 39% of world exports), Egypt ($88M) and China ($34M). World exports came to about $328M, 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 unroasted peanuts in shell (HS 120241)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 120241 (the code used for unroasted peanuts in shell) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($40M, 14% of world imports), China ($34M) and Germany ($33M). World imports came to about $294M, 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.
Is the HS code for Unroasted peanuts in shell the same in all countries?
The base HS code 120241 for Unroasted peanuts in shell is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for unroasted peanuts in shell in Brazil?
In Brazil, unroasted peanuts in shell (HS 120241) is classified under NCM 1202.41.00.