Red Pontiac Potatoes from Canada
Red Pontiac potatoes have smooth, deep red skin over moist white flesh, making them versatile for baking, frying, or mashing. This HTS 0701.90.50.56 covers fresh or chilled red skin varieties excluding specifics like organic. They are grown for high yield and uniform size.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Declare exact variety name on invoices to support red skin classification; inspect for bruises that could trigger quarantine
• Use refrigerated containers to preserve chill status
• Watch for blending with white skin lots leading to duty disputes