Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken,

HS code 120242 covers the import and export of ground-nuts, also known as peanuts, that have been shelled but not roasted or otherwise cooked. This is a significant commodity in the global agricultural trade, with ground-nuts being a versatile and nutritious food product used in a wide range of industries, from food processing to animal feed. The ground-nut industry plays an important role in the economies of many countries, particularly those with climates suitable for its cultivation.

The production of ground-nuts under HS code 120242 involves several key steps. First, the ground-nut plants are grown, typically in warm, well-drained soil. The nuts are then harvested, often by machine, and the shells are removed. The shelled ground-nuts are then cleaned, sorted, and packaged for distribution and sale, either as a raw ingredient or for further processing.

The main inputs required for the ground-nut industry under HS code 120242 include the land and climate suitable for cultivation, as well as agricultural machinery and equipment for planting, harvesting, and processing the nuts. Additionally, labor, transportation, and storage facilities are important inputs to ensure the efficient production and distribution of the final product.

The primary output of HS code 120242 is shelled, unroasted ground-nuts. These ground-nuts can be used in a variety of applications, including as a snack food, in the production of peanut butter, and as an ingredient in various food products. The output of this industry may also be used as an input for other HS codes, such as 200811 Ground-nuts, prepared or preserved, 230650 Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of ground-nut oil, and 120810 Flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard, which consume ground-nuts as a raw material.