Premium Echalion Shallots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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