Product classification
HS code for Potato granules: 1105.20
Flakes, granules and pellets, of potatoes.
Classification of potato granules under HS 1105.20
Potato granules are classified under HS code 1105.20. This classification is part of Chapter 11, which covers products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1105 is specifically designated for flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules, and pellets of potatoes. The heading is split into two subheadings: 1105.10 for flour, meal, and powder, and 1105.20 for flakes, granules, and pellets. Potato granules are distinct from potato flour in their manufacturing process and physical structure. They are typically produced using an "add-back" process where cooked mashed potatoes are mixed with previously dried granules to reduce moisture before final drying. This results in individual, intact potato cells that rehydrate into a mash with a specific texture. The classification under 1105.20 is based on the physical form of the product (granules) and the fact that it is a product of the milling and dehydration industry. It is important to note that for a product to remain in Chapter 11, it must not have been prepared or preserved by processes other than those specified in the heading, such as the addition of significant flavoring or other food ingredients that would move it to Chapter 20.
- Covers
- Dehydrated potato granules
- Potato pellets for snack food manufacture
- Potato flakes (often grouped with granules)
- Pre-cooked dehydrated potato particles
- Also under 1105.20
- Idahoan Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Pringles (base ingredient)
- Lay's Stax (base ingredient)
- Knorr Mashed Potato Mix
Codes often confused with 1105.20
Common mistake. Potato granules are often misclassified under HS code 2005.20, which covers potatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid (such as potato chips or canned potatoes). However, if the product is simply dehydrated and in the form of granules or flakes without further preparation, Chapter 11 is the correct placement. Another error is using 0701.90, which is for fresh or chilled potatoes, or 0712.90 for dried potatoes that have not been milled into granules or flakes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110520 (the code used for potato granules), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110520 (the code used for potato granules) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110520, not only potato granules.
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 potato granules
Brazil classifies potato granules under NCM 1105.20.00: HS 1105.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about potato granules
What is the HS code for Potato granules?
The HS code for Potato granules is 110520 (Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes). The HS code for potato granules is 1105.20, covering flakes, granules, and pellets of potatoes.
How do I classify Potato granules for customs?
Potato granules is classified under HS code 110520 — Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between potato granules and potato flour in the HS system?
While both are in heading 1105, potato flour is classified under 1105.10, whereas granules are classified under 1105.20 based on their coarser physical form and different production methods.
Which countries are the top exporters of potato granules (HS 110520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110520 (the code used for potato granules) 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 potato granules (HS 110520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110520 (the code used for potato granules) 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.
Is the HS code for Potato granules the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110520 for Potato granules 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 granules in Brazil?
In Brazil, potato granules (HS 110520) is classified under NCM 1105.20.00.