Fresh Purple Garlic Bulbs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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