Dried Garlic Powder from Germany
Dried garlic powder is made by dehydrating and finely grinding garlic cloves into a fine powder, commonly used as a seasoning. It is classified under HTS 0712.90.4040 for dried garlic in powder form, not further prepared beyond drying and grinding. This ensures it remains a basic dried vegetable product.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for purity to exclude additives; any blending with herbs shifts to mixtures under 0712.90.9020
• Declare particle size and drying method in documentation to distinguish from spice powders in Chapter 9
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dried vegetables entering the US food supply chain