Frozen Minced Garlic with Parsley from Japan
Minced garlic mixed with parsley, frozen as a blend. HTS 2004.90.85.75 applies as primarily garlic reduced beyond clove size, frozen, with minor seasonings allowed. Common in European retail frozen herb mixes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quantify garlic content (>50%) in mixture to justify primary classification
• List all ingredients on labels per FDA rules
• Watch for mixture thresholds that could shift to 'mixtures of vegetables' subheading