Sliced Potatoes in Water
Thinly sliced potatoes cooked and preserved in water within vacuum-sealed pouches for retail sale. These are non-frozen, non-vinegar preserved potatoes prepared by other means, falling under tariff item 2005.20.00 for home frying or mashed potato use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
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 potatoes are raw and not cooked or otherwise prepared
Fresh or chilled raw potatoes are classified in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the water pack contains no vinegar or acetic acid to maintain classification under this item
• Provide proof of the cooking process to confirm the product is prepared, not raw
• Verify the vacuum-sealed pouches meet Canadian food packaging regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.20.00
Baby New Potatoes in Brine
Baby new potatoes harvested early, cooked whole and packed in brine for extended shelf life without vinegar or acetic acid. These are prepared vegetables of Chapter 20, specifically preserved potatoes not frozen, falling under tariff item 2005.20.00.
Brined Potato Salad Base
Pre-cooked potato pieces in brine, minimally seasoned and packed for retail as a base for homemade salads. These are prepared potatoes not frozen and not preserved by vinegar, falling under tariff item 2005.20.00 as a simple preparation without further mixing.
Bulk Potato Granules for Food Service
Large-pack potato granules supplied to institutions for high-volume mashed potato production. These are dehydrated potato products prepared otherwise than by vinegar or freezing, falling under tariff item 2005.20.00 as potato granules.
Canned Diced Potatoes
Potatoes that are peeled, diced and preserved in water or brine inside metal cans, prepared by cooking and canning without vinegar or acetic acid. These are prepared potatoes not frozen, classified under tariff item 2005.20.00.
Canned Potato Chunks
Irregular chunks of cooked russet potatoes preserved in light brine in easy-open cans. These are prepared potatoes not frozen and not preserved by vinegar, fitting tariff item 2005.20.00 for use in camping or emergency food supplies.
Dehydrated Potato Granules for Soups
Finely granulated dehydrated potatoes used as a base ingredient in instant soup mixes, rehydrating quickly when boiled. These are potato granules prepared by dehydration, not involving vinegar or freezing, classified under tariff item 2005.20.00.