Vidalia Sweet Onions from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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