Fresh Red Sweet Onions (Vidalia-style) from Japan
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.
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
• Ensure no pesticide residues exceed EPA tolerances with lab testing reports
• Use NAICS code 111219 for statistical reporting on entry forms
• Avoid mixing red and non-red onions in same shipment to prevent reclassification