Frozen Garlic Puree Cubes from China
Frozen garlic puree formed into small cubes, where garlic is mashed or pureed beyond clove size and quick-frozen in portioned cubes. This product matches HTS 0710.80.97.55 as frozen garlic reduced in size, not suitable for immediate consumption per Chapter 7 preservation notes. It's popular in gourmet frozen meals and convenience foods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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
• Submit photos or samples showing puree texture confirms reduction beyond clove; avoid classifying as paste if oil-added
• Comply with APHIS import permits for garlic to prevent quarantine issues, a frequent pitfall for frozen veg imports
• Use accurate invoices specifying 'reduced size frozen garlic' to match statistical reporting requirements