Sweet Onions from Japan
Fresh sweet onions such as Vidalia or Walla Walla varieties, prized for low sulfur content and mild taste in raw or caramelized dishes. HTS 0703.10.40.68 covers these as 'other' fresh or chilled onions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain import permits from APHIS if from quarantined regions to prevent introduction of diseases like white rot
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain freshness and comply with post-entry quarantine rules
• Document varietal names to justify 'other onions' classification over specific types