Textured Potato Pellets
Extruded potato pellets with specific texture for snack food production lines. Remains under HTS 1105.20.00.00 as potato milling product in pellet form. Used by snack manufacturers before frying/baking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extruded with cereal flours creating sweet biscuit base
Cereal-based extruded products shift to Chapter 19 bakery preparations.
If frozen extruded pellets
Frozen potato products remain vegetables in Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document extrusion process doesn't alter basic potato flake composition
• Maintain records showing compliance with ash deduction for added minerals
• Avoid consumer-oriented branding that suggests finished snack product
Related Products under HTS 1105.20.00.00
Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
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.
Potato Granules for Rehydration
Granulated dehydrated potatoes made by flaking then granulating cooked potatoes, ideal for instant potato products. Falls under HTS 1105.20.00.00 specifically for potato granules from the potato milling process. Excludes pharmaceutical preparations per chapter exclusions.
Dehydrated Potato Pellets
Compressed potato flakes formed into uniform pellets for food manufacturing and institutional use. HTS 1105.20.00.00 covers potato pellets as a milled potato product meeting starch and ash specifications. Used in snack production and prepared foods.
Potato Flake Powder Blend
Fine potato flakes lightly milled for smoother texture in baking and seasoning mixes. Still classified as flakes under HTS 1105.20.00.00 since not reduced to flour consistency. Meets particle size and composition requirements of Chapter 11.
Industrial Potato Granules
Coarse potato granules for commercial food processing, not intended for retail sale. HTS 1105.20.00.00 applies to all potato granules meeting milling product criteria regardless of end use. Bulk packaging for manufacturers.