Certified Organic Yellow Onions
Fresh certified organic yellow onions (Allium cepa) are globe-shaped bulbs with dry papery skins, harvested at maturity for culinary use. They fall under HTS 0703.10.40.25 as fresh or chilled onions that meet USDA certified organic standards, excluding dehydrated or processed forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not certified organic
Non-organic onions shift to the general 'other onions' subheading within the same fresh/chilled category.
If preserved solely for transport (e.g., in sulfur dioxide)
Provisional preservation treatments make them unsuitable for immediate consumption, moving to Chapter 71 heading.
If shallots instead of onions
Shallots, a distinct alliaceous bulb, have separate statistical reporting under this organic category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USDA NOP or equivalent organic certification with transaction records and ensure chain-of-custody documentation
• Maintain cold chain (0-4°C) during transport to prevent spoilage; declare as 'fresh or chilled' accurately
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as non-organic; inspect for pesticide residues at entry
Related Products under HTS 0703.10.40.25
Certified Organic Red Onions
Fresh certified organic red onions feature purple-red skins and mild flavor, ideal for salads and grilling. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.25 due to their fresh/chilled state and organic certification per statistical notes.
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.
Certified Organic White Onions
Fresh certified organic white onions are crisp with sharp flavor, used in salsas and cooking. They qualify for HTS 0703.10.40.25 as certified organic onions, fresh or chilled, per Chapter 7 notes.
Certified Organic Spanish Onions
Large certified organic Spanish onions are mild and juicy, perfect for roasting. Under HTS 0703.10.40.25 for their fresh/chilled organic status, excluding dried or preserved per chapter exclusions.
Certified Organic Cipollini Onions
Flat, disk-shaped certified organic cipollini onions are sweet when caramelized. HTS 0703.10.40.25 applies to these fresh organic onions, as long as chilled and not processed.