Fresh White Pearl Onions

Small, round white onions measuring 10-15 mm in diameter, harvested fresh and chilled for market sale. These qualify under HTS 0703.10.30.00 as pearl onions not over 16 mm, distinct from larger bulb onions due to their petite size and uniform shape.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution for transport

Preserved onions unsuitable for immediate consumption fall under heading 0711 for temporarily preserved vegetables.

0703.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If diameter exceeds 16 mm

Larger onions are classified separately under the 'other' onion category beyond pearl size limits.

0703.10.40Same rate: 35%

If classified as shallots rather than pearl onions

Shallots have a distinct clustered bulb structure, shifting to specific shallot subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify onion diameter does not exceed 16 mm with measurements at entry to avoid reclassification to 0703.10.20.00

β€’ Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming fresh/chilled condition and pest-free status from origin country

β€’ Label clearly as 'pearl onions' to distinguish from standard onions; watch for common mismeasurement pitfalls