Frozen Hash Brown Patties

Frozen hash brown patties are shredded potatoes formed into patties and frozen, classified in HTS 2004.10.80.40 as other prepared frozen potatoes. They are pre-portioned for easy breakfast preparation.

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 only shredded and frozen without forming

Minimally processed frozen potatoes without patty formation remain as frozen veg in Chapter 7.

1902.30Lower: 16.4% vs 43%

If stuffed with other pasta fillings

Potato-based stuffed pasta products classify under Chapter 19 for pasta.

2004.90Lower: 21.2% vs 43%

If preserved by means other than freezing

Non-frozen prepared potatoes go to other subheadings in 2004.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the shredding and forming process to prove 'prepared or preserved' status

Test for moisture content to distinguish from simply frozen potatoes under 0710

Use IQF (individually quick frozen) packaging labels for better customs acceptance