Chapter 07 covers edible vegetables, roots and tubers, including products that are fresh, chilled, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved, but excludes certain specific vegetables such as oil seeds (Chapter 12) or prepared products (Chapter 20). This chapter emphasizes the primary form of vegetables. Fresh garlic, as an unprocessed bulb vegetable, falls within the scope of this chapter. Heading 0703 includes onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled. This heading focuses on alliaceous crops in fresh or chilled condition. Fresh garlic (Allium sativum) is a typical representative, whether peeled or separated into cloves, as long as it is not further processed, it is classified under this heading. The first 2 digits 07 represent Chapter 7 (Edible vegetables), digits 3-4, 03, represent heading 0703 (Alliaceous vegetables), digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 0703.20 (Garlic, fresh or chilled). Code 070320 is garlic, fresh or chilled, where 20 is specifically set for garlic, distinguishing it from onions (070310) and leeks, etc. (070390). Fresh garlic is classified under 070320 because it is an alliaceous vegetable, has not been steamed, frozen, pickled in vinegar or otherwise preserved, and is primarily for human consumption. If merely chilled, it remains under this code, but if frozen it is classified under 0710, if dried under 0712, if pickled in vinegar under 2001. Therefore, accurate distinction must be made based on the processing state.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should use standard Chinese or English, such as "鲜大蒜" or "Fresh garlic". State: Indicate fresh or chilled, and whether peeled, separated into cloves, chopped, etc., such as "fresh, unpeeled, whole bulbs". Grade: Fill in according to industry standards or contract requirements, such as "Grade I", "Premium", etc. If no standard applies, fill in "None". Specifications: Describe single bulb weight, transverse diameter, etc., such as "transverse diameter 5-6cm, single bulb weight 50-60g". Origin: Fill in the country or region where the garlic is grown, such as "Shandong, China". Packaging Method: Describe packaging materials and form, such as "carton packing, 10kg/carton" or "mesh bag packing". Brand: If there is a registered trademark or brand, it must be declared, such as "XX brand"; if no brand, fill in "None". Purpose: Indicate for consumption or processing, such as "for consumption" or "for processing into garlic powder". Customs declaration example: Product Name: Fresh garlic; State: Fresh, unpeeled, whole bulbs; Grade: Grade I; Specifications: Transverse diameter 5-6cm, single bulb weight 50-60g; Origin: Jinxiang County, Shandong Province, China; Packaging Method: Carton packing, 10kg/carton; Brand: None; Purpose: For consumption. HS Code: 070320. Failure to distinguish fresh garlic from chilled garlic: Both are classified under 070320, but if frozen they are classified under 0710, attention must be paid to the temperature state. Ignoring peeling or clove separation: Peeled garlic is still fresh garlic, but if sulfur-fumigated or pickled in vinegar, the classification changes. Inaccurate origin declaration: Origin affects tariffs and trade measures, must be accurate down to the growing region.

The core basis for classification is the actual state of the commodity: fresh or chilled, unprocessed, alliaceous vegetable. Fresh garlic has intact bulbs and has not been steamed, frozen, dried, pickled in vinegar or subjected to any other preservation treatment, therefore it is classified under 070320. If peeled or chopped but still fresh, it remains under this code; if frozen, it is classified under 0710, if dried under 0712, if pickled in vinegar under 2001. 070310 Onions and shallots, fresh or chilled: Onion (Allium cepa) and garlic (Allium sativum) are botanically different. Onion bulbs are spherical, while garlic consists of cloves. The heading and subheading clearly distinguish them. 071080 Frozen garlic: Frozen garlic has undergone freezing treatment, altering its freshness, and is classified under 0710, while fresh or chilled garlic is classified under 070320. 071290 Dried garlic: Dried garlic has been dehydrated or sun-dried, losing its fresh state, and is classified under 0712, while fresh garlic is classified under 070320. 200190 Garlic pickled in vinegar: Garlic pickled in vinegar has been preserved with acetic acid and belongs to Chapter 20 products, while fresh garlic has not undergone this treatment. 070390 Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled: Leeks and others have different shapes and uses. Garlic has a unique clove structure. The subheading clearly distinguishes them. Is it in fresh or chilled state? Has it not been frozen, dried or pickled in vinegar? Does it belong to alliaceous garlic? Is it not peeled, chopped or further processed? Are the declaration elements complete and accurate?

Are the HS codes for fresh garlic and chilled garlic the same? Yes, both fresh garlic and chilled garlic are classified under 070320, because the heading covers "fresh or chilled". However, if frozen, it is classified under 071080; if dried, under 071290. The state must be indicated at declaration. Which code should peeled garlic be classified under? If peeled garlic remains fresh and has not undergone other preservation treatments, it is still classified under 070320. However, if after peeling it is sulfur-fumigated or pickled in vinegar, it may be classified under 2001 or 2005. Judgment must be based on the actual processing method. How to check the export tax rebate for fresh garlic? The export tax rebate rate must be checked according to the latest announcements of the State Administration of Taxation, usually obtained through the customs tariff or the electronic port system. It is recommended to consult the local customs or use official databases, as the rate may be adjusted with policy changes. What regulatory documents are required for importing fresh garlic? Importing fresh garlic usually requires a phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, invoice, packing list, etc. Some countries may require a fumigation certificate. Specific regulatory conditions can be checked in the General Administration of Customs' "Import and Export Tariff" or by consulting a customs broker. How should "Specifications" be filled in the declaration elements for fresh garlic? Specifications should be quantified, such as transverse diameter, single bulb weight, quantity per carton, etc. For example, "transverse diameter 5-6cm, single bulb weight 50-60g, 10kg/carton". Avoid vague descriptions such as "large" or "small" to ensure accurate classification. If fresh garlic is used for processing into garlic powder, is the classification different? If fresh garlic is directly used for processing into garlic powder, it is still declared in its fresh garlic state and classified under 070320. However, if it has already been processed into garlic powder, it is classified under 1106 or 0712. The key is the state at the time of import. How is the HS code for fresh garlic applied in cross-border e-commerce? For cross-border e-commerce retail export of fresh garlic, it must be declared under 070320 and comply with personal item or cargo regulatory requirements. Attention should be paid to destination country access standards, such as quarantine and labeling. It is recommended to use formal customs declaration channels. What is the difference in codes between fresh garlic and dried garlic? Fresh garlic is classified under 070320, and dried garlic under 071290. The difference lies in moisture content and processing method: fresh garlic has not been dehydrated, while dried garlic has been sun-dried or oven-dried. The state must be clearly indicated at declaration to avoid classification errors.