1105 - Flour, meal, powder, flakes, granules and pellets of potatoes:

This HTS category, 1105, encompasses a range of processed potato products, specifically those prepared in flour, meal, powder, flake, granule, or pellet form. These are distinct from whole or minimally processed potatoes, as they have undergone significant milling or processing to alter their physical state and prepare them for further use, such as in food manufacturing or as animal feed. The key characteristic is the transformation of potato starch and solids into finer, more manageable forms.

While sibling categories at the Section II, Chapter 11 level deal with other products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten, category 1105 is exclusively focused on potato-derived products in these specific processed forms. It is important to differentiate these from fresh potatoes (typically classified in Chapter 07) or potato starch itself, which may fall under other headings depending on its purity and intended use.

Within HTS 1105, two primary subcategories are defined: 1105.10.00.00 covers flour, meal, and powder, which represent the finest milled forms of potato. In contrast, 1105.20.00.00 includes flakes, granules, and pellets, which are generally coarser textures resulting from different processing methods like dehydration and extrusion, often designed for rehydration or specific textural applications in food production.