Fresh Red Spanish Onions
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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated solely for provisional preservation like in sulfur water
Chapter note for 0711 covers vegetables preserved only for transport, unfit for immediate eating.
If yellow varieties instead of red
Color determines subheading within onions; yellow shifts to 0703.10.10.
If dried or dehydrated
Dried onions move out of Chapter 07 fresh vegetables to 0712.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'red varieties' with photos or samples to prevent disputes at customs
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce entering the US
• Use refrigerated containers to maintain chilling below 10°C and prevent sprouting or decay
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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.
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.