Fresh Red Storage Onions from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain logs for customs verification of 'chilled' status
• Declare accurate weights excluding tops/leaves if trimmed
• Beware of tariff-rate quotas from major exporters like Mexico