Fresh Yellow Onions
Fresh yellow onions are medium to large onions commonly used for cooking and storage, harvested fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, as they do not meet the criteria for onion sets, Spanish-type processing onions, or seasonal tariff items.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yellow onions are imported for processing
Spanish-type onions for processing are classified under tariff item 0703.10.20.
If the yellow onions are dried
Dried onions are classified under heading 07.12.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the onions are fresh or chilled and not processed
• If they are of the Spanish type and intended for processing, they may be classified under a different tariff item
• Include package weight in duty calculations per supplementary note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 0703.10.99
Certified Organic Cipollini Onions
Certified organic cipollini onions are flat, disk-shaped onions known for their sweetness when caramelized, fresh or chilled. They fall under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, since they are not onion sets, not Spanish-type for processing, and not subject to seasonal import restrictions.
Certified Organic Red Onions
Fresh certified organic red onions have purple-red skins and a mild flavor, ideal for salads and grilling. They are classified under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, as they do not meet the criteria for onion sets, Spanish-type processing onions, or seasonal tariff items.
Certified Organic White Onions
Fresh certified organic white onions are crisp with a sharp flavor, used in salsas and cooking, harvested fresh or chilled. They fall under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, since they are not onion sets, not Spanish-type for processing, and not subject to seasonal import restrictions.
Certified Organic Yellow Onions
Fresh certified organic yellow onions are globe-shaped bulbs with dry papery skins, harvested at maturity for culinary use, fresh or chilled. They are classified under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, as they do not meet the criteria for onion sets, Spanish-type processing onions, or seasonal tariff items.
Fresh Brown Shallots
Fresh brown shallots are small, elongated bulbs with a delicate, mild flavor, used in gourmet cooking. They are classified under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' onions and shallots, fresh or chilled, because they do not fall under the specific categories of onion sets, Spanish-type onions for processing, or the seasonal tariff items.
Fresh Cipollini Onions
Fresh cipollini onions are flat, mild-flavored onions popular in Italian cuisine, often roasted or caramelized. They fall under tariff item 0703.10.99 as 'Other' fresh or chilled onions, since they are not onion sets, Spanish-type onions for processing, or subject to seasonal import restrictions.