## Common ground
All options refer to processed food products made from groundnuts (peanuts) in paste form, preserved or prepared by cooking, and used as ingredients or confectionery bases.
## Options at a glance
**1704.90 – Sugar confectionery form**
- **Defining trait:** Contains added sugar and is packaged as a sweet, candy-like product.
- **Typical examples:** Peanut butter candies, chocolate-coated peanut pastes.
- **Best fit when:** The paste is primarily intended for eating as a sweet treat with high sugar content.
**2007.10,2007.99 – Cooked with or without added sweeteners**
- **Defining trait:** Made by cooking, may include sugar but not necessarily in confectionery form.
- **Typical examples:** Peanut paste used in sauces, soups, or as a base for savory dishes.
- **Best fit when:** The product is cooked and used in cooking or as a savory ingredient.
**2008 – Preserved by various methods**
- **Defining trait:** Preserved using syrup, chemicals, alcohol, or osmotic dehydration; may be sweet or savory.
- **Typical examples:** Peanut paste stored in syrup for long shelf life, dried peanut paste.
- **Best fit when:** The product is preserved through non-refrigeration methods like drying or syrup immersion.
**2106.90 – Nut paste-based food preparations**
- **Defining trait:** A ready-to-use food blend where peanut paste is a key ingredient.
- **Typical examples:** Peanut-based spreads for baking, infant food mixes, or meal replacement blends.
- **Best fit when:** The product is a composite food item using peanut paste as a base ingredient.
## Key differences
| Option | Main Use | Sweetness Level | Preservation Method | Primary Form |
|-------|----------|------------------|----------------------|--------------|
| 1704.90 | Confectionery | High | Not specified | Candy-like |
| 2007.10,2007.99 | Cooking/seasoning | Variable | Cooking only | Raw/cooked paste |
| 2008 | Long-term storage | Variable | Syrup, dehydration, etc. | Preserved paste |
| 2106.90 | Food preparation base | Variable | Depends on blend | Composite product |
## How to choose
- Is the product primarily sold as a sweet candy or confectionery? → 1704.90
- Is it cooked but used in savory cooking (not candy)? → 2007.10,2007.99
- Is it preserved using syrup, drying, or chemicals for long shelf life? → 2008
- Is it a blended food product where peanut paste is just one ingredient? → 2106.90
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A single groundnut paste may fit multiple categories (e.g., cooked and preserved in syrup). The key is the **main purpose**: if it's for candy, use 1704.90; if for cooking, 2007.10,2007.99; if preserved, 2008; if part of a larger food blend, 2106.90. No priority rule is given—choose based on the product’s **main function**