Fresh Red Pearl Onions from China
Vibrant red-skinned pearl onions, 12-16 mm in diameter, fresh or chilled and popular in gourmet cooking. Classified under HTS 0703.10.30.00 for their small size meeting pearl onion criteria in the alliaceous vegetables chapter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct random diameter checks on shipments; red varieties often vary slightly in size during growth
• Include country-of-origin labeling and ensure refrigeration logs for chilled status compliance
• Avoid bundling with larger onions in same container to prevent commingling and classification disputes