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Frozen Crushed Garlic Cloves from Germany

Garlic crushed into irregular small pieces and frozen. Fits HTS 2004.90.85.75 as crushed form reduces size beyond intact clove, frozen without vinegar. Popular for restaurant bulk use.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

11.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document crushing process to evidence size reduction compliance

• Ensure crush pieces average smaller than cloves

• Obtain FDA prior notice for frozen food entries