Fresh Red Bermuda Onions
These are premium red Bermuda onions, known for their mild flavor and vibrant purple-red skin, harvested fresh and chilled for optimal freshness. They fall under HTS 0703.10.40.55 as fresh or chilled red variety onions, distinct from white or yellow onions in the same category. Commonly used in salads and grilling due to their sweet taste.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur dioxide for transport
Preserved onions unsuitable for immediate consumption shift to heading 0711, excluding fresh/chilled state.
If classified as pearl onions under 10mm diameter
Smaller onions meeting pearl size criteria fall under a separate subheading regardless of red color.
If imported in bulk for processing, not retail
Onions specifically for industrial processing may use statistical suffixes, but red varieties stay in 0703.10.40.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for fresh onions
• Ensure onions are truly 'red varieties' with documentation, as misclassification to white/yellow can lead to penalties
• Monitor seasonal quotas and avoid common pitfalls like improper chilling during transit causing spoilage
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Large, globe-shaped red Spanish onions with a crisp texture and sweet, juicy flesh, ideal for slicing in sandwiches and burgers. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.55 for their red skin and fresh/chilled condition as alliaceous vegetables. They are a staple in Mediterranean and American cuisines.
Fresh Red Globe Onions
Round red globe onions with thin, shiny purple skins and firm white interiors, perfect for raw consumption in salsas. They qualify under HTS 0703.10.40.55 as fresh or chilled red onions, separate from shallots or garlic in the alliaceous group. High in antioxidants and widely grown in temperate climates.
Fresh Red Sweet Onions (Vidalia-style)
Mild, sweet red onions similar to Vidalia but with red skins, grown in specific soils for low pungency, chilled post-harvest. Fits HTS 0703.10.40.55 as red variety onions, fresh or chilled, not qualifying for geographical indications. Popular for caramelizing and raw eating.
Fresh Red Cipollini Onions
Flat, disc-shaped red cipollini onions with sweet, delicate flavor, slightly larger than shallots, fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0703.10.40.55 for red onion varieties, distinguished by shape but still alliaceous onions. Excellent for roasting whole.
Fresh Red Storage Onions
Durable red onions bred for long storage, with thick necks and firm bulbs, kept chilled to extend shelf life. Under HTS 0703.10.40.55 as red varieties of fresh/chilled onions. Used in cooking where longevity is key.
Fresh Red Organic Onions
Certified organic red onions grown without synthetic pesticides, fresh or chilled, meeting USDA organic standards. HTS 0703.10.40.55 applies to red onion varieties, with statistical notes for organic reporting. Ideal for health-conscious markets.