Fresh Mexican Rocambole Garlic
Fresh Mexican Rocambole garlic, a variety prized for its few large cloves and rich, complex flavour favoured by gourmet chefs. This product is fresh or chilled and is not elephant garlic, so it is classified under tariff item 0703.20.00, which covers all garlic, fresh or chilled.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the garlic is dried, not fresh or chilled
Dried garlic falls under heading 07.12 for dried vegetables, not under 0703.20.00.
If the garlic is preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Prepared or preserved garlic in vinegar is classified in chapter 20, not as fresh or chilled vegetables.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the garlic is declared as fresh or chilled and not processed, as processing could change classification
• Verify that the shipment meets Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import requirements for fresh vegetables
• Include the weight of packaging in the declared value, as supplementary note 1 requires package weight to be included for duty calculation
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