Frozen Roasted Garlic from Japan
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.
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
• Document roasting as preparation step to justify 2004 over 0710
• Test for cooking effects like Maillard reaction if challenged
• Label 'roasted' clearly to avoid fresh claims