Fresh Spanish Garlic Heads
Purple-skinned garlic bulbs from Spain, fresh or chilled, known for robust flavor and storage qualities. Falls under HTS 0703.20.00.90 as 'other' garlic, not elephant variety. Commonly used in Mediterranean dishes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution
Heading 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If elephant garlic from Spain
Specific subheading for elephant garlic separates it from standard varieties.
If pickled or processed further
Pickled garlic moves to Chapter 20 for preserved vegetables and fruits.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain EU origin certificates if applicable for preferential tariff treatment
• Inspect for pests like garlic mites upon arrival to prevent quarantine issues
• Label accurately as 'fresh or chilled garlic' to avoid reclassification as preserved
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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.
Fresh California Grown Garlic
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Fresh Peruvian Ajo Garlic Bulbs
Ajo-type garlic from Peru, fresh or chilled, with strong sulfur compounds for bold flavor. HTS 0703.20.00.90 covers this as 'other' garlic not elephant. Used in Latin American cooking.
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
Bianco di Vedano garlic from Italy, fresh or chilled, prized for white skins and mild taste. HTS 0703.20.00.90 for 'other' garlic varieties. Essential in Italian pasta dishes.
Fresh Organic Hardneck Garlic
Hardneck garlic bulbs certified organic, fresh or chilled, with rigid stalk remnants. Fits HTS 0703.20.00.90 as 'other' non-elephant garlic. Grown without synthetic pesticides.