Air-Dried Garlic Slices from Japan
Thinly sliced garlic dried via air-drying method, preserving shape and pungency. Classified in HTS 0712.90.40 as sliced dried garlic, whole-cut-sliced-broken-powdered but not further prepared. Popular in Asian cuisine and snack production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain dryness during ocean freight and avoid mold claims
• Obtain organic certification if labeled as such, per General Statistical Note 6 for statistical reporting
• Declare exact form (slices vs flakes) accurately to prevent valuation disputes