Sterilized Potato Cubes
Uniformly cubed potatoes sterilized under pressure and packed in water for long-term storage. These are prepared potatoes not frozen and not preserved by vinegar, classified under tariff item 2005.20.00 for use in ready meals.
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% |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sterilization process does not involve vinegar or acetic acid
• Document the preparation method to support classification under this tariff item
• Ensure the product is labelled as 'prepared' to avoid confusion with raw potatoes
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.