Yellow Onions from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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