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PRODUCTS OF THE MILLING INDUSTRY; MALT; STARCHES; INULIN; WHEAT GLUTENFlour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes

Flakes, granules and pellets

Standard EU duty
12.2%
VAT
5%
Additional duties / sanctions
3 rules
ERGA OMNESBYRU
Docs required
12 docs
C644Y9297P017P557P237P24+6
Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty12.2%-R2204/99
Additional duties / sanctions
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNES (excl. RU, BY)Additional dutiesSee notes2 condition(s)R1227/25
BYAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
RUAdditional duties50%-R1227/25
Preferences
AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 8.5%GSP+ 0%IL 0%IS 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 3%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XK 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
TM547Application of Article 7.3 of Regulation (EC) No 978/2012 (OJ L 303).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
TM01026In case the goods are exported directly or indirectly from the Russian Federation or from Belarus, the additional customs duty based on Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1227 is applied.
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Binding Tariff Information

example

NLgold024-1437

Dried potato powder for food use

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BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification under CN 1105 20

CN code 1105 20 covers flakes, granules, and pellets of potatoes. Potato flakes are drum-dried cooked potato products used for instant mashed potatoes.

Import requirements 1105 20

Subject to EU food safety. Labelling under Regulation (EC) No 1169/2011.

Market 1105 20

Mass food industry product. Major exporters: Netherlands, Germany, France, Canada.

Potato flakes in instant puree and snacks

Potato flakes under CN 1105 20 are dried products used mainly for instant mashed potato, crisps and snack production. EU imports are subject to pesticide residue controls - potatoes are among crops with highest plant protection product usage. Special attention is given to chlorpropham (sprout inhibitor), restricted in the EU. Flakes must meet moisture standards (max 10%) and colour requirements. Main suppliers are Netherlands, Germany and Belgium in intra-EU trade, and Canada and USA for third-country imports.

Frequently asked questions

Difference flakes 1105 20 from flour 1105 10?
Flakes are drum-dried thin sheets. Flour is ground powder. The criterion is physical form.
Are products under CN 11 05 20 subject to Documents?
Invoice, analysis certificate, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin.
Are products under CN 11 05 20 subject to Gluten-free?
Yes. Potatoes are gluten-free. Check for cross-contamination.
What are potato flakes CN 1105 20 used for?
Flakes under CN 1105 20 are used to produce instant mashed potato, crisps, snacks and as thickeners in processed food. They are dehydrated potatoes in flake form, easy to rehydrate.