Fresh White Sweet Onions

Crisp, mildly sweet white onions grown in specific regions, fresh or chilled for raw consumption. Classified in HTS 0703.10.40.60 due to white variety designation in onion subheading.

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.

0703.10.40Same rate: 35%

If standard yellow sweet onions like Walla Walla

Sweetness doesn't change heading, but color dictates white vs yellow statistical suffix.

0807.11.40Lower: 34.5% vs 35%

If misidentified as garlic bulbs

Garlic has dedicated provisions in 0703.20, separate from onions despite alliaceous family.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain varietal certificates if claiming 'sweet' status, as it doesn't alter HTS but aids quality claims

Declare net weight accurately; over 0.9kg bulbs may trigger different statistical notes in related produce

Watch for fumigation requirements at US ports for onion maggot prevention