Bulk Frozen Peeled Garlic Cloves

Large-volume frozen peeled garlic cloves in 25 kg cartons, suitable for food processors, preserved by freezing without vinegar. Specifically covered by HTS 2004.90.85.65 for peeled clove garlic, frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2004.90.10.00Lower: 20.7% vs 46.2%

If onions rather than garlic

Similar frozen peeled onions use a different subheading within the same 2004.90 structure.

0811.90.40.00Lower: 36.2% vs 46.2%

If from frozen fruit mixtures erroneously

Garlic is strictly vegetable; fruit-frozen mixes go to Chapter 8, but peeled cloves stay in 2004.

2005.10.00.00Lower: 28.7% vs 46.2%

If homogenized for infant food, net wt ≤250g

Finely homogenized peeled garlic for infants takes precedence in 2005.10 per subheading note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior notice via FDA's PNSI system at least 2 hours before arrival for frozen vegetable imports

Declare exact peeling and freezing process to avoid shifts to fresh garlic HTS with higher scrutiny

Use temperature logs during transit to prove product integrity and prevent spoilage claims