Frozen Garlic Puree from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include production process documentation confirming puree is frozen post-preparation, not dried or canned
• Label net weight and ingredients clearly; pitfall is confusion with garlic powder which goes to 0712
• Test for Brix if applicable, though not required here, to preempt questions on preparation method