Retail Tray Peeled Purple Garlic Cloves from Japan
Purple-striped garlic variety, peeled into whole cloves and packaged in retail trays, fresh and chilled. Classified in HTS 0703.20.00.20 as fresh whole peeled garlic cloves for alliaceous vegetables.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure retail packaging meets FDA food labeling standards for net weight and country of origin
• Avoid modified atmosphere packaging that could imply preservation beyond chilling
• Test for residue levels from growing regions to meet US pesticide tolerances