Fresh Elephant Garlic from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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