Ground-nuts; other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, in shell

HS code 120241 covers the import and export of ground-nuts, also known as peanuts, that are not roasted or otherwise cooked and are still in their shells. This is a significant agricultural commodity that plays a crucial role in the global food supply chain. Ground-nuts are a versatile crop, used in a wide range of food products, as well as in the production of oils and animal feed.

Ground-nuts are typically grown in warm, tropical, and subtropical regions. The production process involves planting the seeds, managing the crop through its growing season, and then harvesting the nuts when they are mature. After harvesting, the nuts are dried, cleaned, and sorted before being packaged and distributed for further processing or consumption.

The main inputs required for the ground-nut industry include arable land, suitable climate conditions, agricultural machinery for planting and harvesting, and labor for various stages of production. Additionally, farmers may use fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation systems to optimize crop yields. Transportation infrastructure, such as roads and ports, is also essential for the efficient movement of the harvested nuts to processing facilities and markets.

The primary output of HS code 120241 is unroasted, uncooked ground-nuts in their shells. These nuts can be further processed into a variety of products, including 120242 Ground-nuts; shelled, whether or not broken, 150810 Ground-nut oil and its fractions, crude, and 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. Ground-nuts are widely used in the food industry, as well as in the production of animal feed and industrial oils.