11 - Potato Flakes || Kartoffelflocken || Aardappelschilfers || Potato Products || HSN: 11052000

HSN Code, Category & Subcategory

• HSN Code: 11052000

• Category: Products of the Milling Industry

• Subcategory: Flakes, Granules and Pellets of Potatoes

• Carbohydrate: 77–82%

• Protein: 5–7%

• Fat: 0.1–0.3%

• Fiber: 6–8%

• Energy: 345 kcal/100g

Physical

• Appearance: Light cream, crisp flakes

• Moisture: ≤7%

• Bulk density: 0.45–0.55 g/cm³

• Particle size: 0.5–2 mm

• Shelf life: 12–24 months

Chemical

• pH: 5.8–6.5

• Ash content: 2.5–3.0%

• Preservatives: None added

• Salt content: 0–0.5%

• Reducing sugar: <2.5%

Mechanical

• Crushing strength: Moderate (non-powdering)

• Rehydration capacity: 6–8x

• Flowability: Excellent

• Non-caking

• Sturdy for bulk transit

Manufacturing

• Made by drum or air drying selected potatoes

• Hygienic, automated processing

• Traceable batch system

• ISO/FSSAI certified

• Available in custom grade/specification

Industrial Use

• Food ingredients (bakery, snacks, soups)

• Ingredient for instant mashed potatoes

• Binder for ready meals

• Source for gluten-free products

• Used in snack pellets manufacturing

Market Overview

• Strong demand in food and snack industries

• Stable export pricing

• High acceptance in developed markets

• Growing popularity in health/convenience food sectors

• India and Germany as major suppliers

Packaging

• Multi-layered laminated bags (15/25/50 kg)

• Moisture-proof inner liners

• Cartons or bulk sacks pallets

• Custom labeling/barcoding

• Tamper-evident closures

Shipping

• Available in sea, air & land freight

• Palletized containers for bulk orders

• Temperature-controlled transport optional

• Real-time shipment tracking

• Insurance options

Ports (Indian coastal sides)

• Nhava Sheva (Mumbai)

• Mundra

• Kolkata

• Chennai

• Vishakhapatnam

INCOTERMS

• FOB (Free On Board)

• CFR (Cost and Freight)

• CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)

Payment Terms

• Full advance (TT)

• Sight LC (Letter of Credit)

• Combo: Partial advance + LC

Required Export Certificates

• FSSAI certificate

• ISO certificate

• Certificate of Origin

• Phytosanitary certificate (if required)

• Export declaration

Taxation

India Domestic

• GST: 5% (HSN 11052000)

Export

• IGST exempt for export shipments

• Duty drawback/refund eligible

• No export duty as per Government of India

Kaizen BMS Buyer-centric Profile

Kaizen BMS is a Government of India-recognized global exporter, delivering industrial and food-grade products through contract manufacturing and merchant export solutions. Focused on quality, compliance, and long-term partnerships, Kaizen BMS ensures efficient logistics, proactive support, and customizable bulk orders for international buyers.