HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1105.20 – Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes
HS code 1105.20 is the 6-digit subheading for flakes, granules and pellets, of potatoes. It is used for instant mashed potato flakes, dehydrated potato granules, potato pellets for snacks, potato dices (dehydrated) and potato shreds (dehydrated).
What HS 1105.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Instant mashed potato flakes
- Dehydrated potato granules
- Potato pellets for snacks
- Potato dices (dehydrated)
- Potato shreds (dehydrated)
- Examples
- Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Pringles (base ingredient)
- Lay's Stax (base ingredient)
- Knorr Mashed Potato Mix
Codes often confused with 1105.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110520, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110520 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 9.5% 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 Germany $309M 31% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $180M 18% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $166M 17% of world exports
World total: $991M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $104M 9.5% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $94M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 France $74M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 1105.20
Brazil does not split HS 1105.20: its NCM code is 1105.20.00.
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 1105.20
What is HS code 110520?
HS code 110520 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110520?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110520 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($309M, 31% of world exports), the Netherlands ($180M) and Belgium ($166M). World exports came to about $991M, 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 110520?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110520 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($104M, 9.5% of world imports), Malaysia ($94M) and France ($74M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110520?
In Brazil, HS code 110520 is NCM 1105.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.