Fresh Red Shallots
Fresh red shallots (Allium ascalonicum) are small, bulbous vegetables with a mild onion-garlic flavor, harvested and chilled for freshness. They are classified under HTS 0703.10.4070 as fresh or chilled shallots, distinct from onions due to their unique clustered bulb structure and culinary use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If larger and sold as standard onions
Shallots resembling mature onions by size and shape may classify under 'onions' rather than specific shallots.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur solution
Treatment solely for transport preservation shifts to Chapter 71, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If dried, whole or in powder form
Dried allium vegetables fall under temporarily preserved or dehydrated provisions outside fresh chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming shallots are free from pests like onion maggot
• Maintain cold chain with temperatures below 7°C to prevent spoilage and comply with fresh produce import rules
• Declare exact variety and weight accurately to avoid reclassification as general onions under 0703.10.20
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French Grey Shallots
French grey shallots are elongated, grey-skinned bulbs prized in gourmet cooking for their subtle flavor. Classified as fresh or chilled shallots under HTS 0703.10.4070, they differ from garlic by lacking cloves and from onions by their smaller size and clustered growth.
Fresh Yellow Shallots
Fresh yellow shallots feature golden-brown skins and a balanced sweet-sharp taste, commonly used in Asian cuisines. They fall under HTS 0703.10.4070 for fresh or chilled shallots, separate from onions due to botanical clustering and flavor profile.
Organic Banana Shallots
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Chilled Dutch Yellow Shallots
Chilled Dutch yellow shallots are premium varieties from the Netherlands, stored at controlled temperatures post-harvest. They classify under HTS 0703.10.4070 as chilled shallots, retaining freshness for export markets.
Fresh Thai Shallots
Fresh Thai shallots are small, purple-red bulbs essential in Southeast Asian cooking, smaller than Western varieties. HTS 0703.10.4070 covers these fresh or chilled shallots based on allium species and import condition.
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