Ruffles Original Potato Chips from Mexico
Ridged potato chips made from sliced potatoes fried crisp and salted, preserved by frying process without acetic acid. HTS 2005.20.00.20 applies to these distinctly shaped potato chips.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm ridging doesn't alter classification; remains potato chips if primary material is potato
• Prepare for shelf-life documentation as oil-fried products have limited stability
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeling as industrial to prevent retail vs bulk reclassification