Frozen Diced Garlic Cubes from China
Garlic cloves diced into small uniform cubes and frozen for extended shelf life. Classified under HTS 2004.90.85.75 due to size reduction beyond the clove and frozen state, not using vinegar preservation. Commonly used in frozen meal kits.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis or photos showing dice size under clove dimensions for Customs verification
• Check for any added preservatives that might trigger reclassification
• Comply with country-of-origin labeling for garlic sourcing