Dehydrated Potato Granules for Soups from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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