HTS US: 1105.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses processed potato products used primarily as food ingredients or for industrial purposes. The products covered under this classification include various forms of potato derivatives such as flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules, and pellets. These forms are obtained by drying, grinding, or processing potatoes to produce convenient and storable products that retain the nutritional and functional properties of potatoes.
- Flour, meal and powder: Finely ground or milled potato products used as thickening agents, baking ingredients, or for other culinary and industrial applications.
- Flakes, granules and pellets: Potato products that have been processed into larger, more coarse forms such as dehydrated flakes, granules, or formed pellets, commonly used for instant mashed potatoes and snack foods.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 07-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
- Heading 1105: Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1105.XX.XXXX– The last digits specify the exact form of the potato product.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 1105 is divided into specific 6-digit subheadings, which are further detailed into 10-digit US HTS codes for precise classification.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1105.10.00.00 | Flour, meal and powder | Includes finely ground potato flour and meal products used for baking, thickening, or industrial purposes. |
| 1105.20.00.00 | Flakes, granules and pellets | Dehydrated potato flakes, granules, and pellets commonly used for instant mashed potatoes, snacks, and food manufacturing. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, these exclusions apply:
- Fresh or frozen whole potatoes are classified under Chapter 07.
- Prepared or preserved potato products such as frozen potato fries or chips fall under Chapter 20.
- Starch and inulin derived from potatoes are classified separately under Heading 1108.
- Potato-based snacks and food preparations may be classified under other headings depending on processing and ingredients.
Notes
- Usage: Potato flour and related products are widely utilized in food processing, bakery industries, and as gluten-free substitutes.
- Import Regulations: Importers should comply with FDA regulations concerning potato products, including food safety standards and labeling requirements.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary by product form and country of origin; consult the latest USHTS for specific rates.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of dehydrated potato flakes for food manufacturing.
US HTS Code:
1105.20.00.00(Flakes, granules and pellets)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS for applicable rates.
Additional Requirements: FDA food safety compliance and labeling.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0701: Potatoes, fresh or chilled.
- HTS 0709: Vegetables, frozen (including prepared potatoes like fries).
- HTS 1108: Potato starch and inulin.
- HTS 2004: Prepared or preserved vegetables, including potato preparations.
