Frozen Garlic Flakes from Japan
Frozen garlic flakes are thinly sliced garlic frozen flat, a prepared form without acid preservation. Falls under HTS 2004.90.85.85 as other frozen garlic.
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
• Prove flaking is mechanical prep, not dehydration
• Use moisture assays to distinguish from dried flakes
• Retail packaging? Check if airtight triggers other subs