Fresh Peeled Whole Garlic Cloves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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