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Frozen Garlic Puree from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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