Yellow Onion Sets from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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