Fresh California Softneck Garlic Bulbs
Softneck garlic bulbs grown in California, harvested fresh and chilled for distribution. Classified under HTS 0703.20.00 as fresh or chilled garlic, which includes whole bulbs of Allium sativum in their natural state without processing.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried garlic falls under Chapter 71 as temporarily preserved or dried vegetables, excluding fresh produce.
If preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport
Garlic treated solely for provisional preservation during storage moves to heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If classified as onions rather than garlic
Some alliaceous varieties resembling onions may shift to the onions subheading based on botanical characteristics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh garlic imports
• Ensure temperature logs during chilled transport to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid reclassification
• Label accurately as 'fresh garlic' to prevent customs disputes over processing status
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Chilled Chinese Hardneck Garlic Bulbs
Hardneck variety garlic bulbs from China, chilled post-harvest to preserve freshness. Fits HTS 0703.20.00 for fresh or chilled garlic bulbs, distinct from peeled or processed forms.
Organic Fresh Elephant Garlic Bulbs
Large elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum), certified organic and supplied fresh or chilled. Covered by HTS 0703.20.00 as it is a type of garlic-like alliaceous vegetable in fresh form per chapter definitions.
Fresh Peruvian Ajo Morado Garlic
Purple-striped Ajo Morado garlic from Peru, exported fresh or chilled. HTS 0703.20.00 applies to all fresh or chilled garlic varieties regardless of cultivar.
Chilled Spanish Purple Garlic Bulbs
Premium purple garlic from Spain, maintained chilled for market freshness. Classed under 0703.20.00 for chilled garlic bulbs suitable for immediate consumption.
Fresh Italian Rocambole Garlic
Hardneck Rocambole garlic from Italy, fresh harvested and chilled. HTS 0703.20.00 covers this gourmet fresh garlic type.
Fresh Mexican Creole Garlic Bulbs
Creole variety garlic from Mexico, supplied fresh or chilled. Included in 0703.20.00 as fresh garlic per chapter alliaceous vegetables.