Fresh Peeled Whole Garlic Cloves
These are fresh garlic bulbs that have been carefully peeled to separate individual whole cloves, remaining uncooked and chilled for preservation. Classified under HTS 0703.20.00.20 as fresh whole peeled cloves of garlic, an alliaceous vegetable, not subjected to any processing beyond peeling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unpeeled garlic bulbs
Whole unpeeled garlic falls under the subheading for garlic bulbs, as peeling changes the form to individual cloves.
If preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Garlic treated solely for provisional preservation during transport moves to heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried garlic cloves are excluded from fresh chapter 07 and classified under prepared vegetables in heading 0712.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cloves are fresh, whole, and peeled without crushing or further processing to avoid reclassification under heading 0711
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like quarantine insects common in garlic shipments
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove chilled condition upon import, preventing duty disputes
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