Individually Quick Frozen Minced Garlic
Frozen minced garlic where cloves have been chopped into small pieces and individually quick frozen to preserve freshness. This falls under HTS 2004.90.85.75 as garlic reduced in size beyond the clove and frozen, prepared otherwise than by vinegar. Ideal for culinary use in sauces and stir-fries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Garlic preserved by vinegar shifts to heading 2005, taking precedence over frozen preparations.
If simply frozen whole cloves without size reduction
Unprepared frozen vegetables without further processing beyond freezing classify under Chapter 7.
If not frozen, but dried or otherwise prepared
Non-frozen garlic preparations fall under different subheadings within 2004.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the garlic is reduced beyond clove size (e.g
• minced or diced) via processing records to confirm classification
• Ensure IQF status is documented to avoid reclassification as unprepared frozen garlic
• Label net weight and ingredients clearly for FDA compliance
Related Products under HTS 2004.90.85.75
Frozen Diced Garlic Cubes
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.
IQF Frozen Garlic Puree
Pureed garlic from cloves blended smooth and individually quick frozen in portions. Meets HTS 2004.90.85.75 as it's garlic finely reduced beyond clove size and frozen, suitable for gourmet cooking. Not preserved by vinegar or acetic acid.
Frozen Chopped Garlic for Retail
Chopped garlic pieces frozen in consumer packs for home use. Falls under HTS 2004.90.85.75 because it's garlic chopped smaller than cloves and frozen, prepared without vinegar. Perfect for easy meal prep.
Individually Frozen Garlic Granules
Garlic processed into granules smaller than cloves and individually frozen. Classified in HTS 2004.90.85.75 for frozen garlic reduced in size beyond clove, not vinegar-preserved. Used in spice blends and frozen foods.
Frozen Minced Garlic with Parsley
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.
IQF Garlic Paste Frozen
Garlic cloves ground into paste and IQF frozen in small pucks. This product is under HTS 2004.90.85.75 for its reduction beyond clove size via pasting and frozen preparation method. Used in instant cooking bases.