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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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