Imperial Sweet Yellow Onions
Imperial Sweet onions are hybrid yellow varieties bred for exceptional mildness and uniformity, popular in premium markets. They classify under HTS 0703.10.40.66 for fresh or chilled yellow onions marked sweet. Perfect for fresh eating or light cooking.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as sets with tops
Onion sets (immature bulbs for planting) classify separately from mature fresh onions.
If dehydrated flakes or powder
Processed into dried forms, onions enter 0712.90 for garlic/onion products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use clear packaging labels stating 'sweet yellow onions' for CBP review; test for sugar content if challenged on classification
• Avoid mixing with pungent varieties in same shipment
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Vidalia Sweet Onions
Vidalia onions are premium yellow sweet onions grown in Georgia, known for their mild, sugary flavor and low pungency due to the region's unique soil. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.66 as fresh or chilled yellow varieties marked sweet, they are harvested and shipped without further processing. Their sweetness makes them ideal for raw consumption in salads or sandwiches.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions
Walla Walla onions from Washington state are large, yellow sweet onions with a juicy, mild taste perfect for grilling or eating raw. They fit HTS 0703.10.40.66 as fresh or chilled yellow varieties explicitly marked sweet on packaging or invoices. Their high sugar content distinguishes them from pungent storage onions.
Maui Sweet Onions
Maui onions are crisp, yellow sweet onions from Hawaii, prized for their tropical sweetness and minimal sulfur content. Under HTS 0703.10.40.66, they are imported fresh or chilled as marked sweet yellow varieties. Ideal for slicing into burgers or salsas without causing tears.
Texas 1015Y Sweet Onions
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