Garlic Powder
Finely ground powder made from dried garlic bulbs, used as a seasoning in cooking. Classified under HTS 0712.90.4020 as garlic in powder form, which is dried but not further prepared beyond grinding into flour-like consistency.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If roasted, toasted, or oil-infused
Roasted or flavored garlic powders are classified as spice mixtures in Chapter 9, not plain dried vegetables.
If blended with salt, herbs, or other seasonings
Garlic powder mixed with additives becomes a prepared sauce or mixed seasoning under Chapter 21.
If from onions instead of garlic
Onion powder falls under the same subheading but separate statistical breakout for other alliums.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is solely dried and ground garlic without additives to avoid reclassification as a mixture or prepared food
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with FDA and USDA import regulations for spices
• Label accurately as 'garlic powder' and declare moisture content below 10% to confirm it fits dried vegetable criteria
Related Products under HTS 0712.90.40.20
Organic Garlic Powder
Certified organic garlic ground into fine powder from dried bulbs, suitable for health-conscious cooking. Falls under HTS 0712.90.4020 as pure dried garlic powder, meeting organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.
Granulated Garlic Powder
Coarse flour-like granules from dehydrated garlic, ideal for rubs and marinades. HTS 0712.90.4020 covers all forms of garlic powder or flour that are dried and not further prepared.
Toasted Garlic Flour
Lightly toasted dried garlic ground into flour for enhanced flavor in baking. Still classified as HTS 0712.90.4020 if toasting is minimal and doesn't constitute further preparation.
California Grown Garlic Powder
Powder from garlic bulbs dried and milled in California-style processing, popular in US cuisine. HTS 0712.90.4020 applies specifically to garlic powder regardless of origin.