Dehydrated Potato Granules for Soups from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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