Yellow Onions from China
Fresh yellow onions (Allium cepa), commonly used in cooking for their mild flavor and versatility in salads, soups, and stir-fries. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.68 as 'other' onions, fresh or chilled, excluding shallots and specific varieties like red onions in separate subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify onions are fresh or chilled, not dried or frozen, to avoid reclassification under Chapter 07 or 71
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like onion maggots, required for USDA clearance
• Ensure proper labeling of country of origin and variety to prevent customs disputes on 'other onions' category