0712.90.40 - Garlic

This HTS category, 0712.90.40, specifically classifies garlic that has been dried, whether it is whole, cut, sliced, broken, or in powder form, but has not undergone further preparation beyond drying. This broad classification falls under the umbrella of "Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared" and "Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables."

Within its sibling categories, this HTS code is distinct from classifications for other specific dried vegetables such as carrots (0712.90.10.00), potatoes (0712.90.30.00), olives, fennel, marjoram, parsley, savory, and tarragon. Each of these siblings represents a distinct vegetable type at the same level of detail for dried preparations.

The subcategories under 0712.90.40 further differentiate garlic based on its physical form. The code 0712.90.40.20 covers dried garlic that has been processed into powder or flour. Conversely, 0712.90.40.40, labeled "Other," encompasses all other dried forms of garlic not meeting the powder or flour specification, such as whole dried bulbs or slices.