Why Indian garlic for Canada
Canada imports most of the garlic it eats, much of it from China. Since April 2026 Indian garlic has had access too, and white garlic sorted by bulb size suits importers packing for retail and food service.
Sizes we supply
Fresh white garlic, sorted by bulb size. Four sizes cover the range organised buyers usually ask for, from 27–32 mm up to 42 mm and above. Ships under HS 0703.20 (fresh or chilled garlic).
| Size | Bulb size |
|---|---|
| AA | 27–32 mm |
| AAA | 33–37 mm |
| AAAA | 38–42 mm |
| Bom | 42 mm+ |
Getting it to Canada
Containerised reefer freight from India's west coast ports, the longest route we quote: produce is pre-cooled and kept cold the whole way.
- Entry: Port of Vancouver
- Entry: Port of Montreal
Roughly 5 to 8 weeks at sea to Vancouver, depending on the carrier and routing.
We quote on Ex Works (EXW) and Free On Board (FOB): our responsibility ends at the Indian port or border point, and the onward leg is the buyer's. Import clearance in Canada is regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Importing into Canada: what is needed
- The importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) import licence from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and membership of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC).
- Indian garlic and oranges gained access to Canada in April 2026; CFIA inspects every consignment.
- Produce must be free of soil, pests and leaves, and packing material must be CFIA-approved.
- A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment.
- We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
Packing
- Packaging: Mesh bags or Cartons
- Pack sizes: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 30 kg, 50 kg
- Shelf life: 3–6 months, kept cool and dry
- Harvest: Late spring to early summer
Questions
Quick answers.
Can Balaji Fruit Company supply garlic to Canada?
Canada imports most of the garlic it eats, much of it from China. Since April 2026 Indian garlic has had access too, and white garlic sorted by bulb size suits importers packing for retail and food service. Sizes: AA 27–32 mm, AAA 33–37 mm, AAAA 38–42 mm, Bom 42 mm+.
How does Indian produce enter Canada?
Containerised reefer freight from India's west coast ports, the longest route we quote: produce is pre-cooled and kept cold the whole way. Main entry: Port of Vancouver, Port of Montreal.
What is needed to import garlic from India into Canada?
The importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians (SFC) import licence from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and membership of the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC). Indian garlic and oranges gained access to Canada in April 2026; CFIA inspects every consignment. Produce must be free of soil, pests and leaves, and packing material must be CFIA-approved. A phytosanitary certificate from India's Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage directorate (PPQS) goes with every consignment. We provide a certificate of origin (India origin) from the DGFT certificate-of-origin system.
What is the HS code for fresh garlic?
HS 0703.20, fresh or chilled garlic.
When is garlic in season?
Late spring to early summer.
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