Fresh California Grown Garlic from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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