HS Code 110520
Potato Flakes, Granules and Pellets
HS code 110520 covers dehydrated potato flakes, granules, and pellets used for industrial food manufacturing, snack production, and instant consumer products.
HS Code 110520 — Potato Flakes, Granules and Pellets
This code covers dehydrated potato products that have been processed into flake, granule, or pellet form. These products are primarily used in the industrial manufacture of snack foods like reconstituted chips, as instant mashed potato mixes, or as thickening agents in commercial food production.
What's included
- Dehydrated potato flakes
- Potato granules
- Sintered potato pellets
- Instant mashed potato mix (without milk/spice additions)
What's excluded
- Potato flour → use
110510(Potato flour is a different milling consistency than flakes or granules.) - Potato starch → use
110813(Starch is a chemically separated component of the potato.)
Common examples
- Industrial potato flakes for snack manufacture
- Bulk dehydrated potato granules
- Potato pellets for frying into chips
- Dehydrated potato binders
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between potato flakes and potato starch?
Potato flakes (110520) are made from the whole potato including fibre, whereas potato starch (110813) is the isolated carbohydrate polymer.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 5% - 15%
- Documentation: Requires Phytosanitary Certificate for most cross-border movements.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, Netherlands, United States, Belgium
- Top importers: China, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico
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Key takeaway
Covers dehydrated whole-potato products used as food ingredients, distinct from isolated starches.
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