0712.90.40.40 - Other

This HTS category, 0712.90.40.40, encompasses dried garlic that is not further prepared beyond being whole, cut, sliced, or broken. This means that the garlic has undergone a drying process to remove moisture, but it has not been subjected to additional transformations such as cooking, seasoning, or incorporation into a composite product where garlic is not the primary component. The classification applies to dried garlic intended for various uses, including culinary purposes, food ingredient manufacturing, or further processing into other forms.

This category is distinct from its sibling, 0712.90.40.20, which specifically covers dried garlic in powder or flour form. While both involve dried garlic, this current category includes garlic that retains a more recognizable physical form, such as whole cloves, pieces, or slices, as opposed to finely ground particles. The key differentiator lies in the physical presentation of the dried garlic after the drying process and any subsequent mechanical preparation (cutting, slicing, breaking).

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under this HTS code. Classification under 0712.90.40.40 is final for dried garlic that is not powdered or floured and is not otherwise prepared. Importers and exporters should ensure that the dried garlic product's physical form and processing do not place it into a more specific or different classification.