Product classification
HS code for Potato meal: 1105.10
Flour, meal and powder, of potatoes.
Classification of potato meal under HS 1105.10
Potato meal is classified under HS code 1105.10, which specifically covers flour, meal, and powder of potatoes. This classification is determined by the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 1, which dictates that classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 11 encompasses products of the milling industry, and heading 1105 is dedicated to potato-based derivatives that have undergone milling or grinding processes. Potato meal is distinguished from potato starch (Chapter 1108) because it contains the whole components of the potato, including fiber and protein, rather than just the extracted starch. The production process involves drying the potatoes and then grinding them into a coarse or fine consistency, which fits the technical definition of 'meal' within the context of international trade nomenclature.
- Covers
- Coarse potato meal
- Dehydrated potato meal for food processing
- Milled potato meal
- Fine potato meal used as a thickener
- 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. Potato meal is frequently misclassified under HS code 1108.13, which is reserved for potato starch. The primary difference lies in the manufacturing process; starch is chemically or mechanically separated from the rest of the potato, while meal is the result of grinding the whole dehydrated potato. Another common error is using HS code 0712.90, which covers dried potatoes that are whole, cut, sliced, or broken but not further prepared into a meal or powder form. If the product has been milled into a granular or powdery state, it must be moved from Chapter 07 to Chapter 11.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110510 (the code used for potato meal), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110510 (the code used for potato meal) 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 meal.
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 meal
Brazil classifies potato meal 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 meal
What is the HS code for Potato meal?
The HS code for Potato meal is 110510 (Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes). The standard international HS code for potato meal is 1105.10.
How do I classify Potato meal for customs?
Potato meal is classified under HS code 110510 — Flour, meal and powder; of potatoes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does potato meal differ from potato flour in classification?
Under the Harmonized System, potato meal and potato flour are both classified under the same subheading, 1105.10, as they are both products of the milling of dehydrated potatoes.
Which countries are the top exporters of potato meal (HS 110510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110510 (the code used for potato meal) 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 meal (HS 110510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110510 (the code used for potato meal) 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 meal the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110510 for Potato meal 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 meal in Brazil?
In Brazil, potato meal (HS 110510) is classified under NCM 1105.10.00.