HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1105.10 – Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes
HS code 1105.10 is the 6-digit subheading for flour, meal and powder, of potatoes. It is used for potato flour, potato meal, dehydrated potato powder, instant mashed potato flakes (fine powder) and gluten-free potato flour blend.
What HS 1105.10 covers
Potato flour is a versatile ingredient in the food industry, distinct from potato starch. It's made from whole dried potatoes, retaining more of the potato's flavor and nutritional profile, including fiber. In international trade, it's primarily used as a thickener, binder, and emulsifier in processed foods, baked goods, and gluten-free products. Major importers include countries with large food processing industries or those with a high demand for gluten-free alternatives, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters often come from potato-producing regions like Europe (Netherlands, Germany, France) and North America. Key things to know include its role in improving texture and moisture retention in various food applications, and its increasing demand driven by the gluten-free market and the need for natural food additives. Its shelf stability and ease of transport make it a valuable commodity for global food manufacturers seeking consistent ingredient supply.
- Covers
- Potato flour
- Potato meal
- Dehydrated potato powder
- Instant mashed potato flakes (fine powder)
- Gluten-free potato flour blend
- Examples
- Bob's Red Mill Potato Flour
- King Arthur Baking Company Potato Flour
- Anthony's Organic Potato Flour
Codes often confused with 1105.10
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 110813 (Potato starch) because both are derived from potatoes and used as thickeners, but potato flour retains more of the whole potato's characteristics, while starch is a purified carbohydrate.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110510 in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 20% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $131M 65% of world exports
- 2 United States $15M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 China $9.0M 4.5% of world exports
World total: $201M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $42M 20% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $26M 12% of world imports
- 3 Nigeria $22M 11% of world imports
World total: $206M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 1105.10
Brazil does not split HS 1105.10: its NCM code is 1105.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1105.10
What is HS code 110510?
HS code 110510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes. Potato flour is a versatile ingredient in the food industry, distinct from potato starch. It's made from whole dried potatoes, retaining more of the potato's flavor and nutritional profile, including fiber. In international trade, it's primarily used as a thickener, binder, and emulsifier in processed foods, baked goods, and gluten-free products. Major importers include countries with large food processing industries or those with a high demand for gluten-free alternatives, such as the United States, Germany, and Japan. Exporters often come from potato-producing regions like Europe (Netherlands, Germany, France) and North America. Key things to know include its role in improving texture and moisture retention in various food applications, and its increasing demand driven by the gluten-free market and the need for natural food additives. Its shelf stability and ease of transport make it a valuable commodity for global food manufacturers seeking consistent ingredient supply.
What products fall under HS code 110510?
Potato flour, Potato meal, Dehydrated potato powder, Instant mashed potato flakes (fine powder), Gluten-free potato flour blend
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110510?
This code is often confused with 110813 (Potato starch) because both are derived from potatoes and used as thickeners, but potato flour retains more of the whole potato's characteristics, while starch is a purified carbohydrate.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110510 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($131M, 65% of world exports), the United States ($15M) and China ($9.0M). World exports came to about $201M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 110510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110510 in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($42M, 20% of world imports), the Philippines ($26M) and Nigeria ($22M). World imports came to about $206M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 110510 structured?
HS code 110510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110510?
In Brazil, HS code 110510 is NCM 1105.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.