U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Potatoes, Not Frozen (HS 200520) totaled $34.7M in August 2026, imported from 68 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Potatoes, Not Frozen paid $699K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataShelf-stable potato preparations — including potato chips (2005200020), dehydrated potato granules (2005200040), and other preserved forms (2005200070) — fall under this subheading, which covers ambient-temperature products distinct from the frozen potato heading. Canada and Mexico are the primary suppliers, with Ireland a notable source reflecting its established crisp and snack manufacturing sector. Potato chips and snack products are subject to FDA food facility registration and FSMA foreign supplier verification, and importers should confirm that net-weight and ingredient declarations on packaging meet US labeling standards before shipment.
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4.5K import shipments a month
No. The US schedule separates potato chips (2005200020) from potato granules (2005200040) and from other potato preparations not elsewhere specified (2005200070). The physical form and processing method determine which line applies, so importers should confirm the product's specification against the tariff descriptions.
The key distinction is the state of preservation at the time of importation. Heading 200410 covers potato preparations that are frozen, while 200520 covers those preserved by other means — such as drying, canning, or oil-packing — and presented in a non-frozen state. A product that has been thawed prior to entry may face reclassification questions, so maintaining cold-chain integrity or clearly documenting the preservation method is important.
Subheading 3 of 10 in heading 2005
Subheading 200520 · $34.7M of $175.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$34.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$37.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $436.1M of Prepared or Preserved Potatoes, Not Frozen and exported $387.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005200020 | Potato Chips, Prepared or Presrvd, Not Frozen | $28.4M | 1.74% | 13.46% | $495K |
| 2005200070 | Potatoes NESOI, Preprd or Presrvd NESOI, Not Frozn | $5.5M | 3.72% | 21.13% | $204K |
| 2005200040 | Potato Granules, Preprd or Presrvd NESOI, Not Froz | $800K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2005200020 | Potato Chips, Prepared or Presrvd, Not Frozen | $26.3M |
| 2005200070 | Potatoes NESOI, Preprd or Presrvd NESOI, Not Frozn | $10.4M |
| 2005200040 | Potato Granules, Preprd or Presrvd NESOI, Not Froz | $965K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Mexico together supply 85% of it. Egypt pays 12.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
85.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.01% of imports for consumption.