On September 24, 2018, China enforced additional 5% and 10% import tariffs on US products which have not been already impacted by China’s other impositions of additional duties. The lists of affected goods were previously published on August 3, 2018.
Among other commodities, peanuts (in-shell and shelled), roasted peanuts and peanut butter are included:
Among other commodities, peanuts (in-shell and shelled), roasted peanuts and peanut butter are included:
| HS Code | Article description | MFN* Rate | Additional duty | New duty |
| 12024100 | Ground nuts in-shell, not for cultivation | 15% | 5% | 20% |
| 12024200 | Ground nuts, shelled, whether or not broken | 15% | 10% | 25% |
| 20081110 | Ground nut kernels, in airtight containers | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| 20081120 | Roasted ground nuts | 5% | 5% | 10% |
| 20081130 | Ground nut butter | 5% | 5% | 10% |
*Most favored nations.
USDA GAIN Report. China Implements Supplemental Import Tariffs on US products
USDA GAIN Report. China Implements Supplemental Import Tariffs on US products