2004.10.80.20 - French fries 🖩

This classification covers frozen potatoes that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid, and are not classified under heading 2006. Specifically, "French fries" fall under this category. This implies processed potato products, such as those commonly found in retail and food service, which have undergone treatments like blanching, precooking, or par-frying before being frozen to maintain their quality and texture.

Distinction from sibling categories is primarily based on the specific form and preparation of the potato. While other subcategories at this level might cover different forms of processed, frozen potatoes, 2004.10.80.20 is designated for the widely recognized "French fry" cut and preparation. The key differentiator lies in the product's intended presentation and consumption as a distinct fry product.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code is definitive for frozen French fries that meet the specified preparation and preservation criteria and are not otherwise classified. Practical classification relies on the physical characteristics of the product, which should clearly identify it as frozen French fries.