Potato Granules for Rehydration
Potato granules for rehydration are granulated dehydrated potatoes made by flaking then granulating cooked potatoes, ideal for instant potato products. They fall under tariff item 1105.20.00 as granules of potatoes, a milled potato product, and are not excluded by Chapter 11 notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the granules are mixed with other ingredients or prepared for direct consumption
Prepared potato products are classified in Chapter 20.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the granulation process to show the product is not flour or meal
• The CBSA may verify the starch and ash content to confirm Chapter 11 classification
• If the granules are pre-cooked and seasoned, they might be classified as a food preparation
Related Products under Tariff item 1105.20.00
Dehydrated Potato Pellets
Dehydrated potato pellets are compressed potato flakes formed into uniform pellet shapes, used primarily in food manufacturing and institutional foodservice. They fall under tariff item 1105.20.00 as pellets of potatoes, a product of the milling process, meeting the starch and ash content criteria of Chapter 11.
Industrial Potato Granules
Industrial potato granules are coarse, dehydrated potato particles produced for commercial food processing, such as in soups, sauces, and snack coatings. They are classified under tariff item 1105.20.00 as granules of potatoes, a milled potato product, regardless of their end use or packaging.
Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
Instant mashed potato flakes are dehydrated potato flakes made by cooking, drying, and flaking potatoes, used for instant mashed potato products. They fall under tariff item 1105.20.00 as flakes of potatoes, a milled potato product meeting Chapter 11 specifications.
Potato Flake Powder Blend
Potato flake powder blend consists of fine potato flakes lightly milled for smoother texture in baking and seasoning mixes. It is classified under tariff item 1105.20.00 as flakes of potatoes, provided it does not reach the fineness of flour or meal, and meets the starch and ash content criteria.
Textured Potato Pellets
Textured potato pellets are extruded potato pellets with a specific texture for snack food production lines, used before frying or baking. They are classified under tariff item 1105.20.00 as pellets of potatoes, a milled potato product, provided they meet the starch and ash content requirements of Chapter 11.