Yellow Onion Sets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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