Yellow Onion Sets
Small, immature yellow onions specifically cultivated for planting to produce full-sized onions, typically 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. They are sold fresh or chilled in mesh bags for gardeners. Classified under HTS 0703.10.20.00 as onion sets, distinct from mature onions in 0703.10.10.00.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bulbs exceed 1 inch or are mature
Larger or fully developed onions are classified as fresh onions, not sets intended for planting.
If dried or dormant bulbs
Dormant, dry bulbs for propagation fall under Chapter 6 for live plants and bulbs.
If preserved in brine or sulfur for transport
Provisionally preserved onions unsuitable for immediate consumption go to heading 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sets are immature bulbs under 1 inch; larger ones may classify as fresh onions under 0703.10.10.00
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving freedom from pests like onion maggot to meet USDA APHIS requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as mature onions, which changes duty rates and documentation needs
Related Products under HTS 0703.10.20.00
Red Onion Sets
Small red-skinned onion bulbs harvested early for replanting, ideal for home gardens to grow flavorful red onions. Fresh or chilled, they remain firm and viable for planting. HTS 0703.10.20.00 covers these as onion sets per chapter definitions for alliaceous vegetables.
White Onion Sets
Compact white onion sets, small bulbs selected for uniform growth in commercial or home planting. Fresh or chilled to preserve viability until sowing. Specifically under 0703.10.20.00 as immature onions for propagation, not immediate consumption.
Sturon Onion Sets
Sturon variety onion sets, a popular Dutch hybrid known for disease resistance and storage quality when grown. Small, fresh/chilled bulbs for spring planting. HTS 0703.10.20.00 applies to these named sets as standard onion propagation material.
Stuttgarter Onion Sets
Stuttgarter giant onion sets, mild-flavored small bulbs for producing large storage onions in gardens. Supplied fresh or chilled in 200g nets. Fits HTS 0703.10.20.00 precisely as onion sets per statistical notes on alliaceous vegetables.