Fresh Elephant Garlic from China
Fresh elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) consists of large, mild-flavored bulbs resembling garlic but classified separately. It enters under HTS 0703.90.0040 as other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled. Used similarly to garlic in cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true garlic (0703.20) via size and DNA testing if challenged; comply with fumigation rules; monitor bulb weight for statistical notes