Fresh Purple Garlic Bulbs
Whole fresh bulbs of purple garlic (Allium sativum), harvested and chilled for optimal freshness. Classified under HTS 0703.20.0015 as fresh whole garlic bulbs, excluding elephant garlic or processed forms. These bulbs are suitable for culinary use after peeling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If elephant garlic variety
Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) is classified separately as a distinct variety under 0703.10.
If dried for storage
Dried garlic bulbs move to Chapter 07 heading 0712 for dehydrated vegetables.
If peeled, crushed, or ground
Processed garlic beyond fresh whole form falls under Chapter 09 as spices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify bulbs are whole, unpeeled, and fresh/chilled; damaged or sprouted garlic may reclassify
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates proving freedom from pests like nematodes, required for US entry
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as elephant garlic, which falls under a different subheading
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