Product classification
HS code for Potato flour: 1105.10
Flour, meal and powder, of potatoes.
Classification of potato flour under HS 1105.10
Potato flour is classified under HS code 1105.10. This code is part of Chapter 11, which encompasses products of the milling industry. Heading 1105 is dedicated to potato-based milling products, including flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules, and pellets. Subheading 1105.10 specifically covers the finely ground forms: flour, meal, and powder. Potato flour is created by dehydrating whole cooked potatoes and grinding them into a fine, consistent powder. It is distinct from potato starch because it contains the fiber, protein, and minerals of the whole potato, whereas starch is purely the extracted carbohydrate. The classification is governed by the physical state of the product (fine powder) and its botanical origin (potatoes). Under GRI 1, the specific mention of potato flour in the heading text directs the classification. It is essential for importers to ensure that the product has not been further prepared or preserved in a way that would move it to Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables. The flour is commonly used in gluten-free baking, as a thickener in soups and stews, and in the production of certain types of bread and pastries where a moist texture is desired.
- Covers
- Fine potato flour
- Potato meal
- Potato powder
- Dehydrated ground potatoes
- Whole potato flour for baking
- Also under 1105.10
- 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. The most frequent misclassification for potato flour is HS code 1108.13, which is for potato starch. While they look similar, flour is made from the whole potato and starch is not. Another error is 1105.20, which is for potato flakes. Flakes have a much larger particle size and are produced through drum drying rather than grinding. Finally, if the flour is mixed with cereal flours, it may be classified under 1901.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110510 (the code used for potato flour), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110510 (the code used for potato flour) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110510, not only potato flour.
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 potato flour
Brazil classifies potato flour under NCM 1105.10.00: HS 1105.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about potato flour
What is the HS code for Potato flour?
The HS code for Potato flour is 110510 (Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes). The HS code for potato flour is 1105.10, which includes flour, meal, and powder of potatoes.
How do I classify Potato flour for customs?
Potato flour is classified under HS code 110510 — Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I distinguish potato flour from potato starch for customs?
Potato flour (1105.10) contains the whole potato components, while potato starch (1108.13) is a refined extract. Lab analysis for fiber and protein can confirm the difference.
Which countries are the top exporters of potato flour (HS 110510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110510 (the code used for potato flour) 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 potato flour (HS 110510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110510 (the code used for potato flour) 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.
Is the HS code for Potato flour the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110510 for Potato flour is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for potato flour in Brazil?
In Brazil, potato flour (HS 110510) is classified under NCM 1105.10.00.