Dried Whole Garlic Bulbs
Whole garlic bulbs that have been dried to remove moisture, preserving them for extended storage without further preparation. Classified under HTS 0712.90.40 as dried garlic, whole, not further prepared like pickling or cooking. Ideal for culinary use after rehydration.
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Alternative Classifications
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If crushed, ground, or powdered
Chapter note excludes ground or powdered Capsicum or Pimenta, but garlic powder shifts to spices in heading 0904 as dehydrated garlic.
If preserved in vinegar, oil, or brine
Garlic preserved by other methods beyond drying falls under Chapter 20 as prepared vegetables, not simply dried.
If temporarily preserved with sulfur dioxide for transport
Heading 0711 covers vegetables preserved solely for provisional preservation during transport, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify moisture content below 10-12% to confirm 'dried' status and avoid reclassification as fresh garlic under 0703
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet USDA import requirements for allium products
• Label accurately as 'dried garlic' without additives to prevent duties under prepared food headings
Related Products under HTS 0712.90.40
Dehydrated Garlic Flakes
Garlic cloves sliced into flakes and dehydrated, retaining natural flavor for seasoning. Falls under HTS 0712.90.40 as dried garlic, sliced or broken, without further processing like seasoning or oil infusion. Commonly used in spice blends after import.
Dried Garlic Chopped Pieces
Garlic chopped into small pieces and air-dried for long-term storage. HTS 0712.90.40 covers this as dried garlic, broken or cut, not further prepared for immediate consumption. Used in soups, stews, or as a minced garlic substitute.
Air-Dried Garlic Slices
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.
Bulk Dried Garlic Granules
Coarsely granulated dried garlic from peeled cloves, not finely powdered. HTS 0712.90.40 includes broken or powdered garlic if not further prepared; granules qualify as broken form. Essential for industrial food manufacturing.
Dehydrated Minced Garlic
Garlic minced into small bits and dehydrated for convenience. Under HTS 0712.90.40 as cut, broken, or powdered dried garlic without additives. Rehydrates quickly for cooking applications.
Organic Dried Garlic Powder
Finely powdered garlic from certified organic bulbs, dried only. HTS 0712.90.40 includes powder form if not further prepared; organic status per statistical notes. Used in health supplements and organic foods.