IQF Diced Garlic from Germany
Individually quick frozen (IQF) diced garlic consists of garlic bulbs chopped into small dice smaller than cloves and frozen separately to prevent clumping. Classified under HTS 0710.80.97.55 for its size reduction beyond cloves and frozen state, it's ideal for foodservice and retail frozen food products. The freezing preserves flavor and texture for direct cooking use.
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Import Tips
• Document IQF processing to distinguish from whole frozen cloves; inspect for uniform dice size under 1 cm to confirm 'reduced beyond clove'
• Ensure cold chain integrity during shipping with temperature logs, as thawing can lead to reclassification or rejection
• Label with country of origin and varietal if organic, avoiding pitfalls like missing statistical notes for certified organic garlic