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.

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.

2004.90Same rate: 46.2%

If not frozen

Non-frozen prepared garlic falls under unfrozen 'other vegetables prepared or preserved' in 2004.90.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 46.2%

If uncooked and frozen for immediate consumption

Uncooked frozen vegetables unprepared beyond freezing classify in Chapter 7 as frozen vegetables.

2005.10Lower: 21.2% vs 46.2%

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