Instant Mashed Potato Granules
Coarse granules from dried potatoes, designed for quick rehydration into mashed potatoes. Under HTS 0712.90.30.00 as dried, not further prepared potatoes in granular form from slicing or cutting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in powder form
Dried vegetable powders, including potato, fall under 0714.90 if finely ground.
If mixed with milk powder or seasonings
Pasta or couscous-like prepared mixes with potatoes go to Chapter 19 for prepared foods.
If pre-seasoned or cooked before drying
Any cooking or flavoring makes it 'further prepared' under Chapter 20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm granule size doesn't qualify as 'powder' to avoid Chapter 11; provide lab tests for purity; declare as food-grade for FDA prior notice
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Dried Russet Potato Flakes
Dehydrated flakes made from Russet potatoes, whole or sliced before drying, used as a base for instant mashed potatoes. Classified under HTS 0712.90.30.00 as dried potatoes not further prepared, excluding those processed into flour or powder. They remain in flake form suitable for rehydration.
Dehydrated Idaho Potato Slices
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Dried Red Potato Chunks
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Dehydrated Sweet Potato Slices
Slices of sweet potatoes dried for snacks or cooking, maintaining natural color and nutrients. Classified in HTS 0712.90.30.00 as other dried potatoes (including sweet varieties) whether sliced, not further prepared.
Dried Yukon Gold Potato Dice
Uniformly diced and dehydrated Yukon Gold potatoes for soups and stews. HTS 0712.90.30.00 covers these cut dried potatoes without additional processing.
Organic Dried Potato Flakes
Certified organic potato flakes dried from whole or sliced tubers, free of synthetic preservatives. Fits HTS 0712.90.30.00 per statistical notes for certified organic dried vegetables not further prepared.