Frozen Garlic Paste from Japan
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.
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
• 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