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OIL SEEDS AND OLEAGINOUS FRUITS; MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS, SEEDS AND FRUIT; INDUSTRIAL OR MEDICINAL PLANTS; STRAW AND FODDER›Groundnuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken

Shelled, whether or not broken

Standard EU duty
0%
VAT
8%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Third country dutySee notes2 condition(s)R1652/24
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
BYThird country duty50%—R1652/24
RUThird country duty50%—R1652/24
Preferences
AD 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CM 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GH 0%IL 0%IS 0%JO 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%MX 0%PG 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SM 0%WS 0%
Notes
CD775In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or Belarus the increased duty rate based on Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1652 is applied.
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEsilver193/24-6

Peeled peanuts for bird food

orzeszki ziemne (Arachis hypogaea)GRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
DEgold499/24-1

Blanched, peeled peanuts for consumption

orzeszki ziemne (Arachis hypogaea)GRI 1GRI 6GRI 5b

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of shelled groundnuts

CN code 120242 covers shelled groundnuts (peanuts), whether or not broken, other than for sowing. Groundnuts are seeds of Arachis hypogaea, cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates. Shelled groundnuts are seeds without husks, ready for direct consumption, roasting, or processing. Major exporters include Argentina, China, India, and West African countries. Classification under 120242 requires the nuts to be shelled and not intended for sowing. Roasted or otherwise processed peanuts are classified in Chapter 20. Correct classification is critical due to different food safety requirements.

Food safety and aflatoxin controls

Importing groundnuts into the EU is subject to rigorous controls due to aflatoxin contamination risk. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum aflatoxin levels in groundnuts. Groundnuts from specified countries are subject to increased controls under Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with higher sampling frequency at the border. Groundnuts are a potent allergen requiring mandatory declaration under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Phytosanitary controls address potential pests and plant diseases. Pesticide residue requirements are governed by Regulation (EC) No 396/2005.

Import and trade in 2026

Importers of shelled groundnuts should indicate CN code 120242 with a certificate of analysis including aflatoxin, pesticide, and heavy metal test results. A phytosanitary certificate is required. Pre-shipment testing is recommended due to aflatoxin risk. Preferential tariff rates may be available under EU trade agreements. Transport requires dry conditions preventing mould growth. In 2026, aflatoxin controls remain the key challenge for groundnut imports from third countries. Organic certification requires compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848.

Aflatoxin controls for groundnuts

Shelled groundnuts under CN 1202 42 are subject to some of the strictest aflatoxin controls in the EU. Regulation (EC) 1881/2006 sets aflatoxin B1 at 8 µg/kg and total aflatoxins at 15 µg/kg for groundnuts intended for direct consumption. Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus pose serious carcinogenic risks. Imports from China, India and African countries face enhanced controls. The RASFF system records numerous exceedances, resulting in increased border inspection frequency for these origins.

Frequently asked questions

Why are groundnuts subject to increased controls in the EU?
Groundnuts are particularly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination from Aspergillus fungi. Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 provides for increased controls on groundnuts from specified high-risk countries, including higher sampling and laboratory testing frequencies.
Must groundnuts be declared as an allergen?
Yes. Groundnuts are listed among allergens in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011. Food products containing peanuts or their derivatives must declare their presence on labels, regardless of the quantity used.
What aflatoxin limits apply to groundnuts in the EU?
Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in groundnuts. Limits differ for sorted nuts intended for direct consumption and nuts for further processing.
What aflatoxin limits apply to groundnuts CN 1202 42?
For groundnuts CN 1202 42 for direct consumption, aflatoxin B1 limit is 8 µg/kg and total aflatoxins 15 µg/kg. Limits are higher for further processing. Enhanced EU border controls apply.

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