Certified Organic Sweet Onions

Certified organic sweet onions, such as Vidalia-type, have high sugar content and thin skins for raw eating. HTS 0703.10.40.25 covers these fresh or chilled organic onions, distinct from processed or preserved forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0703.10Same rate: 35%

If in bulk for processing

Onions in bulk, not retail-packed, may fall under the 'not elsewhere specified' fresh onion rate.

0904Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried and ground into powder

Processed into dehydrated form, they shift to spices chapter excluding fresh vegetables.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If preserved in brine for short-term storage

Brine preservation for transport qualifies under provisional preservation heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm varietal-specific organic standards; attach phytosanitary certificates for pest-free status

Import during harvest seasons to minimize transit time; use refrigerated containers