Dried Minced Garlic Flakes
Dried minced garlic flakes are produced by slicing, drying, and mincing fresh garlic bulbs, resulting in small irregular pieces suitable for culinary use. They fall under HTS 0712.90.4040 as dried garlic that is broken or in powder form but not further prepared with additives like oil or salt. This classification applies to whole, cut, sliced, broken, or powdered dried garlic unfit for immediate consumption without rehydration.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated with sulfur dioxide or brine for provisional preservation
Vegetables treated solely for transport/storage prior to use fall under 0711, as they remain unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If garlic is crushed or ground into powder and further processed
Crushed or ground garlic is excluded from Chapter 7 and classified under spices in heading 0910.
If packed in vinegar, oil, or other media
Dried garlic further prepared or preserved in liquids moves to Chapter 20 for vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the garlic is solely dried without oils, salts, or seasonings to avoid reclassification under prepared food headings like 2103
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for dried vegetables
• Ensure accurate labeling of moisture content (typically under 10%) to confirm it's not provisionally preserved under heading 0711
Related Products under HTS 0712.90.40.40
Dried Garlic Powder
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.
Dehydrated Garlic Granules
Dehydrated garlic granules consist of dried garlic pieces roughly 1-2mm in size, ideal for rubs and marinades. Under HTS 0712.90.4040, they qualify as dried garlic that is broken or sliced, without further preparation. This form preserves the vegetable's natural state for rehydration in cooking.
Dried Sliced Garlic Chips
Dried sliced garlic chips are thin, uniform slices of dehydrated garlic used for frying or direct seasoning. Classified in HTS 0712.90.4040 as sliced dried garlic, not further prepared, they retain their vegetable character. Ideal for gourmet cooking without immediate edibility.
Air-Dried Garlic Pieces
Air-dried garlic pieces are irregularly broken segments from dehydrated garlic bulbs, used in spice blends. HTS 0712.90.4040 covers this as broken dried garlic, ensuring no further processing occurs. Perfect for bulk import into food manufacturing.