Heading · Section II

1202: Groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

1202
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 30%–36%Türkiye
  • 131.8%–163.8%USA
  • US$4.7bnWorld trade in 2024

3 subheadings make up heading 1202 in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits).

In the UK Global Tariff, heading 1202 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 1202 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 1202 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is between 30% and 36%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 1202 into 12 tariff lines; the duty is between 131.8% and 163.8% (average 139.8%). 8 lines have a specific or compound duty.

World trade in heading 1202 goods reached US$4.7bn in 2024, down 3.9% on 2023.

Argentina was the largest exporter with 20% of the total, ahead of India.

China imported the most (US$627.3m).

The United Kingdom ranked 33rd among 142 exporters with US$3.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$144.9m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 30% – 36% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines · average 34% USA 131.8% – 163.8% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 139.8% · 8× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

1202 · US$4.7bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$287kUS$287k+US$2.9m+US$22.6m+> US$365.9m

Exports: 142
  1. Argentina: US$940m
  2. India: US$858.3m
  3. United States: US$667.4m
  4. China: US$482.5m
  5. Brazil: US$365.9m
  6. Sudan: US$342.6m
  7. Netherlands: US$209.4m
  8. Senegal: US$195.7m
  9. Egypt: US$124.4m
  10. Nicaragua: US$122.8m
  11. Tanzania: US$44.3m
  12. Germany: US$39.2m
  13. Mozambique: US$31.7m
  14. Uzbekistan: US$22.6m
  15. Malawi: US$21.8m
  16. Paraguay: US$19.1m
  17. South Africa: US$16.4m
  18. Gambia: US$15.9m
  19. Madagascar: US$15.5m
  20. Israel: US$12.9m
  21. Bolivia: US$11.5m
  22. Türkiye: US$11.2m
  23. Myanmar (Burma): US$10.4m
  24. Spain: US$10m
  25. Malaysia: US$9.5m
  26. Vietnam: US$6.6m
  27. Austria: US$5.1m
  28. Poland: US$5m
  29. Togo: US$4.4m
  30. Mexico: US$4.1m
  31. Italy: US$3.6m
  32. Hungary: US$3.4m
  33. United Kingdom: US$3.3m
  34. Denmark: US$3m
  35. Indonesia: US$2.9m
  36. Afghanistan: US$2.8m
  37. Laos: US$2.8m
  38. France: US$2.7m
  39. Croatia: US$2.6m
  40. Ethiopia: US$2.5m
  41. Peru: US$2.5m
  42. Thailand: US$2.4m
  43. Congo - Kinshasa: US$2.2m
  44. Uganda: US$2.1m
  45. Nigeria: US$2m
  46. Portugal: US$2m
  47. Bulgaria: US$1.9m
  48. Belgium: US$1.9m
  49. Estonia: US$1.8m
  50. Burkina Faso: US$1.7m
  51. Australia: US$1.6m
  52. Zambia: US$1.6m
  53. Greece: US$1.5m
  54. Lithuania: US$1.4m
  55. Côte d’Ivoire: US$1.3m
  56. Mali: US$1.1m
  57. Czechia: US$1m
  58. Benin: US$855.4k
  59. United Arab Emirates: US$768.5k
  60. Russia: US$756.9k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Argentina US$940m 20%
2 India US$858.3m 18.3%
3 United States US$667.4m 14.2%
4 China US$482.5m 10.3%
5 Brazil US$365.9m 7.8%
6 Sudan US$342.6m 7.3%
7 Netherlands US$209.4m 4.5%
8 Senegal US$195.7m 4.2%
9 Egypt US$124.4m 2.6%
10 Nicaragua US$122.8m 2.6%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$627.3m 13.3%
2 Netherlands US$576m 12.3%
3 Indonesia US$416.8m 8.9%
4 Germany US$242.7m 5.2%
5 Mexico US$209.5m 4.5%
6 Russia US$192.7m 4.1%
7 Vietnam US$179.7m 3.8%
8 Canada US$176.9m 3.8%
9 United Kingdom US$144.9m 3.1%
10 Poland US$132.9m 2.8%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken?

Groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken fall under HS heading 1202, part of chapter 12, in section II of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 1202 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 1202 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked…?

Argentina, with US$940m in 2024 (20% of world exports).