Russet Burbank Fresh Potatoes

Russet Burbank potatoes are a classic russet variety with rough, netted brown skin and white flesh, ideal for baking and frying. They are classified under HTS 0701.90.50.17 as fresh or chilled russet potatoes packed in immediate containers not exceeding 1200 kg net weight. This subheading specifically covers russet or netted gem varieties excluding certified seed potatoes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.10.40Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried for long-term storage

Dried potatoes fall under Chapter 07 heading 0713 as dehydrated vegetables, no longer fresh or chilled.

0701.90.10Same rate: 17.5%

If certified seed potatoes

Seed potatoes for planting are excluded and classified separately under 0701.90.10.

0711.90Higher: 17.7% vs 17.5%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution

Preserved solely for transport/storage while unsuitable for immediate consumption moves to heading 0711.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify container net weight does not exceed 1200kg to avoid reclassification; obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like potato cyst nematode

Ensure cold chain compliance during transit to maintain fresh/chilled status

Related Products under HTS 0701.90.50.17

Netted Gem Russet Potatoes

Netted Gem is a premium russet potato variety featuring heavily netted skin and high starch content, perfect for baking. Classified under HTS 0701.90.50.17 for fresh or chilled russet/netted gem types in containers up to 1200 kg. Excludes seed stock and applies to immediate bulk packaging.

Russet Norkotah Baking Potatoes

Russet Norkotah potatoes are early-maturing russet gems with netted skin, favored for uniform size in baking. HTS 0701.90.50.17 covers these fresh/chilled in ≤1200kg immediate containers, distinguishing from other potato types. Primarily for fresh market, not processing.

Ranger Russet Fresh Potatoes

Ranger Russet potatoes feature long, oval shape with netted russet skin, bred for processing but sold fresh. Under HTS 0701.90.50.17 as russet variety fresh/chilled in small containers ≤1200kg. Suitable for table stock or fries when fresh.

Gem Russet Idaho Potatoes

Gem Russet from Idaho has distinctive netted skin and mealy texture for baking, packed fresh or chilled. HTS 0701.90.50.17 applies to these russet/netted gem potatoes in ≤1200kg net containers. Excludes organically certified under separate notes.

Umatilla Russet Table Potatoes

Umatilla Russet is a high-yielding russet variety with netted skin, used for fresh table consumption. Classified HTS 0701.90.50.17 for fresh/chilled in immediate ≤1200kg containers as russet type. Not for seed or long storage.

Russet Innovator Potatoes

Innovator Russet potatoes offer netted skin and excellent fry color when fresh, in small bulk packs. HTS 0701.90.50.17 for russet/netted gem fresh or chilled ≤1200kg containers. Focuses on varieties with gem-like netting.