Dehydrated Potato Granules for Soups
Finely granulated dehydrated potatoes used as a base ingredient in instant soup mixes, rehydrating quickly when boiled. Classified under HTS 2005.20.00.40 as potato granules prepared by dehydration, not involving vinegar, acetic acid, or freezing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other vegetables
Preparations containing mixtures of vegetables shift to other subheadings in 2005.99, not pure potato granules.
If for frozen granules
Any frozen potato preparations are excluded and classified under Chapter 07 frozen vegetables.
If in flake form
Potato flakes are separately provided for in 1105.20, differing from granules by texture and processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing certificates showing dehydration method to differentiate from frozen or vinegared potatoes
• Check for FDA prior notice requirements as a food import and ensure compliance with US potato import quotas if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect net weight declaration which could trigger audits
Related Products under HTS 2005.20.00.40
Instant Mashed Potato Granules
Dehydrated potato granules made from cooked and mashed potatoes, designed for quick preparation of mashed potatoes by adding hot water or milk. These fall under HTS 2005.20.00.40 as potato granules, which are potatoes prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not products of heading 2006.
Organic Potato Granules
Granules produced from organically grown potatoes, dehydrated to preserve natural flavor for use in cooking or as a thickener. These qualify for HTS 2005.20.00.40 as preserved potato granules not prepared by vinegar, freezing, or acetic acid.
Idaho Potato Granules
Premium granules from Idaho russet potatoes, processed into uniform granules for restaurant and home use in mashed potatoes. Falls under HTS 2005.20.00.40 for potato granules prepared otherwise than by vinegar or freezing.
Gluten-Free Potato Granules
Pure potato granules certified gluten-free, ideal for allergy-sensitive diets, dehydrated without additives. Classified in HTS 2005.20.00.40 as other prepared potato granules.
Bulk Potato Granules for Food Service
Large-pack potato granules supplied to institutions for high-volume mashed potato production. HTS 2005.20.00.40 applies to these non-retail, non-frozen preserved potato granules.
Pre-Cooked Potato Granules
Granules from potatoes pre-cooked before dehydration, ensuring instant rehydration for convenience foods. These are potato granules under HTS 2005.20.00.40, preserved by dehydration.