Fresh California Grown Garlic
Firm, white garlic bulbs harvested in California, fresh or chilled with intact roots. Classified in HTS 0703.20.00.90 for 'other' garlic excluding elephant types. Popular for its pungent aroma in American cuisine.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If certified organic elephant garlic
Organic elephant garlic has dedicated statistical notes and subheadings.
If crushed or ground into spice
Processed garlic forms like flakes are spices under Chapter 09.
If garlic flour from milling
Flour of garlic is classified under Chapter 11 for vegetable flours.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Even for US-grown, check for re-export documentation if transshipped internationally
• Maintain temperatures below 10°C to preserve freshness and avoid sprouting
• Document varietal details to distinguish from specialty garlic subheadings
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Fresh Spanish Garlic Heads
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Fresh Peruvian Ajo Garlic Bulbs
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Fresh Mexican Rocambole Garlic
Rocambole variety garlic from Mexico, fresh or chilled, noted for its few large cloves. Under HTS 0703.20.00.90 as unspecified 'other' garlic. Favored by gourmet chefs.
Fresh Italian Aglio Bianco Garlic
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Fresh Organic Hardneck Garlic
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