0703.20.00 - Garlic

This HTS category specifically covers garlic, fresh or chilled. It encompasses garlic in its various forms as presented for trade, excluding processed or preserved garlic which would fall under different chapters. The focus here is on the raw, unprocessed vegetable.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 0703.10 pertains to onions and shallots, which are distinct allium species with different physical characteristics and culinary uses. Category 0703.90.00 covers leeks and other allied vegetables that are not onions, shallots, or garlic. Therefore, 0703.20.00 is exclusively for garlic.

Within this garlic classification, subcategories exist to refine the classification based on presentation. "Fresh whole bulbs" represents the standard form in which garlic is typically harvested and traded. The subcategories "Fresh whole peeled cloves" and "Other" provide for more specific presentations of garlic, such as individual peeled cloves or other forms of fresh, chilled garlic that do not constitute a whole bulb. This granular breakdown aids in accurate duty assessment and statistical tracking.