U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Garlic, Leeks, and Other Alliaceous Vegetables (SITC 05452) totaled $29.8M in August 2026, imported from 20 countries.
Importers of Fresh or Chilled Garlic, Leeks, and Other Alliaceous Vegetables paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.76% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Fresh or Chilled Garlic, Leeks, and Other Alliaceous Vegetables imports of $29.8M in August 2026 ran 19% below the year-to-date monthly average of $36.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGarlic imported fresh or chilled has been subject to antidumping duty orders affecting certain major producing countries, making origin documentation and scope determinations a critical compliance step for importers. Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables in this heading generally face standard produce admissibility review by FDA, including prior notice requirements and potential pesticide residue sampling. Buyers sourcing fresh garlic should verify whether the specific supplier country and product form fall within the scope of any active trade-remedy orders before finalizing purchase contracts.
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2.7K import shipments a month
Active antidumping duty orders on fresh garlic from certain countries require importers to deposit estimated duties at entry and may result in retroactive assessment after administrative review. Scope rulings determine whether a specific product form or variety falls within the order, so consulting a licensed customs broker before importing is strongly advised.
FDA holds primary admissibility authority for fresh garlic and leeks as human food, requiring prior notice before arrival. USDA APHIS may also inspect for quarantine pests, particularly soil attached to bulbs, and can require treatment or rejection of non-compliant shipments.
Basic heading 95 of 337 in section 0
Basic heading 05452 · $29.8M of $14.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$29.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $394.9M of Fresh or Chilled Garlic, Leeks, and Other Alliaceous Vegetables and exported $24.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 76% of it. China pays 37.8% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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