About HS Code 110520
This category encompasses various forms of processed potatoes, specifically flakes, granules, and pellets, which are dehydrated potato products. These are widely traded internationally due to their convenience, long shelf life, and versatility. They serve as a primary ingredient in instant mashed potatoes, snack foods (like potato chips and extruded snacks), and as a binder or thickener in various food preparations. Major importers are typically countries with significant snack food manufacturing sectors or those with a high demand for convenient, ready-to-prepare food items, such as the United States, Mexico, and countries in Southeast Asia. Exporters often include large potato-producing nations with advanced processing capabilities, like the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring consistent quality, rehydration properties, and suitability for specific industrial applications, from snack extrusion to foodservice.
Products Under This Code
Instant mashed potato flakes, Dehydrated potato granules, Potato pellets for snacks, Potato dices (dehydrated), Potato shreds (dehydrated)
Real World Examples
Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes, Pringles (base ingredient), Lay's Stax (base ingredient), Knorr Mashed Potato Mix
Common Misclassification
This code might be confused with 200410 (Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen) or 200520 (Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen) if the dehydration process is not fully understood, as those codes cover other forms of processed potatoes.
Products Classified Under 1105.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Mexico, and Southeast Asian countries are major importers, while the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 110520?
HS code 110520 covers: Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes. This category encompasses various forms of processed potatoes, specifically flakes, granules, and pellets, which are dehydrated potato products. These are widely traded internationally due to their convenience, long shelf life, and versatility. They serve as a primary ingredient in instant mashed potatoes, snack foods (like potato chips and extruded snacks), and as a binder or thickener in various food preparations. Major importers are typically countries with significant snack food manufacturing sectors or those with a high demand for convenient, ready-to-prepare food items, such as the United States, Mexico, and countries in Southeast Asia. Exporters often include large potato-producing nations with advanced processing capabilities, like the Netherlands, Germany, and the USA. Key aspects of this trade involve ensuring consistent quality, rehydration properties, and suitability for specific industrial applications, from snack extrusion to foodservice.
What products fall under HS code 110520?
Instant mashed potato flakes, Dehydrated potato granules, Potato pellets for snacks, Potato dices (dehydrated), Potato shreds (dehydrated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110520?
This code might be confused with 200410 (Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen) or 200520 (Potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen) if the dehydration process is not fully understood, as those codes cover other forms of processed potatoes.
How is HS code 110520 structured?
HS code 110520 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.