Fresh White Pearl Onions

Small, button-sized white onions harvested fresh or chilled, often used whole in cocktails or stews. Falls under HTS 0703.10.40.60 as white onion varieties, differentiated by size but still alliaceous bulbs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2001.90.25.00Higher: 45.2% vs 35%

If pickled or brined for retail

Pickled onions are prepared vegetables in Chapter 20, not fresh alliaceous products.

0703.10Same rate: 35%

If leeks or other alliaceous, not onions

Leeks and similar have separate 'other alliaceous' subheadings beyond onions/shallots.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated with preservatives like brine

Provisional preservation shifts from fresh/chilled to heading 0711 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'white pearl onions' to distinguish from cocktail onions which may be preserved

Inspect for uniform white color; off-white or blemished bulbs risk downgrade to general vegetable provisions

Use ventilated crates for transport to prevent moisture buildup, preserving chilled status