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Fresh Walla Walla Yellow Onions

Mild-flavored yellow onions grown in the Pacific Northwest, globe-shaped with light yellow skin, not qualifying as sweet due to lack of specific marking. HTS 0703.10.40.64 applies to unmarked yellow varieties, fresh or chilled for market. Popular for raw and cooked uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0711.90Lower: 20.2% vs 37.5%

If provisionally preserved in sulfur water

Treatment for transport shifts to 0711 if not suitable for immediate consumption.

0703.10.20.00Same rate: 37.5%

If certified as sweet yellow onions

Official sweet designation changes the statistical suffix.

0709.60.20Same rate: 37.5%

If actually leeks misidentified as onions

Leeks are separate heading 0709 from alliaceous onions.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain varietal confirmation from growers, as some yellow types border on sweet and risk misclassification

• Use ventilated crates for shipping to preserve freshness and comply with fresh produce standards

• Check for pesticide residue limits under FDA import alerts for onions