McCain Straight Cut French Fries

Frozen straight-cut french fries made from potatoes, prepared by blanching, partially frying, and quick-freezing for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 2004.10.8020 as frozen potato french fries, prepared otherwise than by vinegar, distinct from pea or bean products in heading 2006.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

0710.10.00Higher: 49% vs 43%

If frozen raw potato strips without any cooking or frying

Frozen potatoes not further prepared fall under heading 0710 for raw frozen vegetables, not preserved preparations.

2004.10.40.00Lower: 23.9% vs 43%

If cut into strips less than 1.5 cm wide or not qualifying as 'french fries'

Narrower or non-standard cuts are classified separately under other frozen potato forms in the same heading.

2005.80.00.00Lower: 40.6% vs 43%

If sold as a mixed frozen vegetable product with potatoes predominant but including other veggies

Mixed vegetable preparations shift to heading 2005, depending on predominant ingredient.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify potato content exceeds 50% by weight and fries are frozen without vinegar preservation to qualify under 2004.10.8020

Provide commercial invoice detailing cut style, oil type used in par-frying, and net weight; ensure cold chain documentation for FDA compliance