Dried Minced Garlic Flakes from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

64.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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