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.

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.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 35%

If treated for provisional preservation with sulfur dioxide or brine

Onions preserved solely for transport or storage fall under heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption, shifting from fresh Chapter 07.

0703.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically marked or labeled as sweet varieties

Standard yellow onions without 'sweet' designation classify under general onion subheadings, not the marked sweet category.

0712.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, whole or in powder form

Dried onions move to Chapter 07 heading 0712, excluding fresh or chilled forms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify origin certification for Vidalia labeling to comply with USDA marketing orders; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm freedom from pests like onion maggots

Inspect for chill chain integrity to prevent spoilage claims at customs