Product classification
HS code for Potato pellets: 1105.20
Flakes, granules and pellets, of potatoes.
Classification of potato pellets under HS 1105.20
Potato pellets are classified under HS code 1105.20, which covers flakes, granules, and pellets made from potatoes. This classification is part of Chapter 11, which deals with products of the milling industry. The distinction between 1105.10 (flour, meal, and powder) and 1105.20 (flakes, granules, and pellets) is based on the physical form and the degree of processing of the potato product. Pellets are typically produced by cooking and mashing potatoes, which are then dehydrated and formed into small, dense shapes. These are often used as intermediate products in the snack food industry. The classification follows the specific language of heading 1105, which explicitly mentions 'pellets' in its second subheading, ensuring that these agglomerated forms are separated from the finer milled powders.
- Covers
- Dehydrated potato pellets
- Agglomerated potato granules
- Potato pellets for snack manufacturing
- Extruded potato pellets
- 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. A common misclassification for potato pellets is HS code 1905.90, which covers prepared snack foods like potato chips or crisps. However, 1105.20 is intended for the raw material or intermediate product that requires further processing (such as frying or puffing) before consumption. Another frequent error is using HS code 2004.10, which applies to potatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen. If the pellets are shelf-stable and dehydrated, they belong in Chapter 11 rather than Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110520 (the code used for potato pellets), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110520 (the code used for potato pellets) 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 pellets.
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 pellets
Brazil classifies potato pellets 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 pellets
What is the HS code for Potato pellets?
The HS code for Potato pellets is 110520 (Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes). Potato pellets are classified under HS code 1105.20.
How do I classify Potato pellets for customs?
Potato pellets is classified under HS code 110520 — Flakes, granules and pellets; of potatoes. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are potato pellets classified differently if they are flavored?
Yes, if potato pellets are seasoned or flavored to the point of being a finished snack, they may be reclassified under Chapter 19, specifically 1905.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of potato pellets (HS 110520)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110520 (the code used for potato pellets) 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 pellets (HS 110520)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110520 (the code used for potato pellets) 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 pellets the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110520 for Potato pellets 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 pellets in Brazil?
In Brazil, potato pellets (HS 110520) is classified under NCM 1105.20.00.