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Frozen Garlic Granules

Frozen garlic granules are small granulated pieces of garlic frozen for long-term storage, preserved by freezing only. Classified in HTS 2004.90.85.85 for other frozen garlic forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+37.5%48.7%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%—11.2%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0712.20Lower: 33.8% vs 48.7%

If dehydrated/dried

Dried garlic granules classify as dried vegetables in 0712.

2005.10Lower: 23.7% vs 48.7%

If finely homogenized ≤250g retail infant food

Subheading note gives 2005.10 precedence for homogenized veg infant preps.

2004.90Same rate: 48.7%

If mushrooms

Prepared mushrooms have dedicated subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Differentiate from dried granules (0712) with moisture content tests

• Package to prevent clumping; declare granule size for verification

• Avoid oil additives, as they may push to flavored mixtures

Related Products under HTS 2004.90.85.85

Frozen Minced Garlic

Frozen minced garlic consists of finely chopped garlic cloves that have been frozen without vinegar or acetic acid preservation. It falls under HTS 2004.90.85.85 as 'other' frozen garlic, not classified elsewhere in heading 2006 or as homogenized preparations.

Frozen Garlic Puree

Frozen garlic puree is made by pureeing raw garlic cloves and freezing the result, preserved only by freezing without added acids. Classified under HTS 2004.90.85.85 as 'other' frozen garlic preparations outside infant homogenized specifics.

Frozen Roasted Garlic

Frozen roasted garlic is lightly roasted garlic cloves then frozen, a preparation beyond simple freezing without acetic acid. Thus under HTS 2004.90.85.85 for other frozen garlic.

Frozen Garlic Cubes

Frozen garlic cubes are garlic cut into uniform cubes and frozen, preserved by cold without vinegar. Classified as other frozen garlic in HTS 2004.90.85.85.

Frozen Garlic Flakes

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.

IQF Frozen Garlic

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) garlic cloves are rapidly frozen separately to maintain integrity, prepared without vinegar. Fits HTS 2004.90.85.85 as other frozen garlic.