U.S. imports of potato flakes, granules, and pellets (HS 110520) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDehydrated potato flakes, granules, and pellets — the primary ingredients in instant mashed potato products and snack food manufacturing — are widely traded under a single US tariff line (1105200000). Germany and the Netherlands lead US supply, reflecting the Netherlands' and Germany's large-scale potato-processing industries that produce these products as major export commodities for the global food industry. Unlike potato flour, these products are produced by cooking, mashing, and then drying potato pulp into specific physical forms, and that processing distinction is what separates them from heading 1105.10. FDA food-import requirements apply, including foreign facility registration.
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The source material is the defining factor: potato pellets (1105.20) are derived exclusively from potatoes, while cereal pellets (1103.20) are derived from wheat or other grains. Despite similar physical forms, they classify in entirely different headings. Accurate ingredient sourcing documentation from the manufacturer is essential to support correct classification.
Yes — potato flakes entering as food must comply with FDA's Prior Notice of Imported Food requirements, and the producing facility must be registered with FDA under the Bioterrorism Act. Shipments are subject to FDA admissibility review at the port of entry. Importers should also ensure compliance with US food labeling regulations, including ingredient and allergen declarations; consulting a licensed customs broker or food regulatory specialist is advisable for first-time importers.
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Imports
$4.1M
from 13 countries · YTD: $14.0M
Exports
$6.4M
Surplus of $2.3M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $2.3M (net exporter)
YTD: $14.0M imported (April 2026)
102 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.