Premium Echalion Shallots from Japan
Premium echalion shallots, a banana-shaped hybrid, offer elongated bulbs with intense flavor. Classified under HTS 0703.10.4070 as fresh or chilled shallots despite hybrid nature, based on culinary and botanical traits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document hybrid parentage if challenged on onion vs shallot distinction
• Package in 1kg mesh bags for optimal airflow and customs inspection
• Monitor for Fusarium basal rot, declaring treatments if applied