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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen
Non-frozen prepared garlic falls under unfrozen 'other vegetables prepared or preserved' in 2004.90.
If uncooked and frozen for immediate consumption
Uncooked frozen vegetables unprepared beyond freezing classify in Chapter 7 as frozen vegetables.
If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g
Homogenized vegetable preparations for retail infant food take precedence in 2005.10 over other 2005 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is frozen and preserved solely by freezing, not vinegar, with lab analysis if needed to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of origin and processing details showing no acetic acid use; common pitfall is mislabeling as non-frozen
• Check for mixtures; if over 50% other vegetables, it may shift to general 'mixtures' subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2004.90.85.85
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 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.
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.