Fresh Chinese Garlic Bulbs from Japan
Large garlic bulbs grown in China, fresh or chilled, featuring multiple cloves per bulb with papery white skins. Classified under HTS 0703.20.00.90 as 'other' garlic not specified elsewhere, distinct from elephant garlic. Ideal for culinary use in stir-fries and marinades.
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
• Verify phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for garlic imports
• Ensure proper cold chain maintenance during transit to keep garlic fresh and chilled
• Avoid misclassification by confirming it's not dried or processed, which shifts to Chapter 07 or 09