Frozen Garlic Paste

Frozen garlic paste is blended garlic formed into a paste and frozen for preservation, not using vinegar or acetic acid. It is classified in HTS 2004.90.85.85 as other frozen garlic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.2%+35.0%46.2%
🇲🇽Mexico11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇨🇦Canada11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇩🇪Germany11.2%+10.0%21.2%
🇯🇵Japan11.2%+10.0%21.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

2007.10Lower: 22% vs 46.2%

If fruit-based homogenized for infants ≤250g

Though garlic is vegetable, fruit-homogenized infant prep in 2007.10 takes precedence if applicable.

0710.80.50Lower: 35% vs 46.2%

If simply blanched and frozen

Minimally processed frozen vegetables without further prep stay in 0710.

2009.89Lower: 10% vs 46.2%

If juiced, unfermented

Garlic juice, not solid prep, would go to fruit/veg juices in 2009.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document paste viscosity and freezing process; avoid additives that could trigger 2005 homogenized rules

Use temperature logs for frozen chain to prove integrity upon entry