Fresh Garlic from Shandong, China
AzureRoute Produce supplies fresh garlic from Shandong, China to importers and wholesalers; sizing follows the class and diameter range the buyer specifies.
Request a Quote for Garlic WhatsAppAzureRoute Produce supplies fresh garlic from Shandong, China to importers, wholesalers and food processors in South Korea, the European Union and the Gulf region.
Grades and sizing
Garlic is usually ordered by class and bulb diameter. UNECE standard FFV-18 sets classes and bulb sizes for garlic; refer to the applicable standard for the exact limits. Please state the class and size range you need when you send an enquiry.
Packing
Packing format and net weight are agreed for each order. Specifications are confirmed on enquiry.
Storage and shipping
The USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 reports that garlic can be stored for more than nine months at -1 to 0 C with 60 to 70% relative humidity and good airflow. These are published reference conditions, not a description of our own facilities.
Season
In northern China, garlic is sown in October and harvested in May of the following year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs garlic market team.
Documents
The document list is confirmed after the enquiry, according to the destination market. See our export compliance overview, the market notes for South Korea, the EU and the GCC, and our quality and traceability notes. Listing a product here does not mean it is admissible in any market; buyers confirm import conditions with their own authorities.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
Fresh or chilled garlic is classified under HS subheading 0703.20 in the WCO Harmonized System 2022 edition. Importing countries add their own national digits, so buyers should confirm the full tariff code with their customs broker.
Source: wcoomd.org
How is fresh garlic sized for international trade?
Garlic for international trade is usually graded by quality class and sized by bulb diameter. UNECE standard FFV-18 sets the minimum sizes and the allowed size range within one package for each class; refer to the applicable standard for the exact values, and state the class and size range you need in your enquiry.
Source: unece.org
What are the recommended storage conditions for garlic?
The USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 reports that garlic can be stored for more than nine months at -1 to 0 C with 60 to 70% relative humidity and good airflow. At 20 to 30 C under 75% humidity, garlic keeps for one to two months.
Source: ars.usda.gov
When is garlic harvested in northern China?
According to the garlic market analysis team of China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, garlic in the northern producing areas is sown in October and harvested in May of the following year.
Source: agri.cn
Which pesticide residue rules apply to garlic imports?
The EU sets maximum residue levels under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, and South Korea applies a Positive List System with a default limit of 0.01 mg/kg for pesticides without a specific limit. Buyers should check current limits in the official databases.
Source: food.ec.europa.eu · Korea imported food information portal