Instant Mashed Potato Flakes from Germany
Dehydrated potato flakes produced by cooking, drying, and flaking potatoes, used primarily for instant mashed potatoes. Classified under HTS 1105.20.00.00 as potato flakes resulting from the milling process of potatoes. Meets chapter starch and ash content requirements for Chapter 11 classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify starch content exceeds chapter minimums using modified Ewers polarimetric method to avoid reclassification to heading 2302
• Ensure product passes appropriate sieve tests per Chapter Note (A)(B) for proper Chapter 11 placement
• Provide commercial invoice detailing moisture content, particle size, and production process to prevent customs disputes