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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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