Freeze-Dried Garlic Chips from China
Garlic chips produced via freeze-drying process, resulting in crisp, dry pieces. Qualifies under HTS 0712.90.40 as dried (method irrelevant if result is dry vegetable not further prepared). Retains more nutrients than air-dried.
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
• Note freeze-drying on invoices but emphasize end dry state to affirm 0712 classification
• Comply with FSMA rules for dried veggies, including supplier verification programs
• Batch-test for residual moisture under 5% to counter any 'not fully dried' challenges