Fresh Cipollini Onions from Mexico
Fresh Cipollini onions are flat, disc-shaped mild onions originally from Italy, roasted whole in gourmet cooking. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.75 for fresh/chilled 'other' onions/shallots. Shape does not alter base alliaceous classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide botanical confirmation if challenged on onion vs shallot status
• Use cool chain logistics; Cipollini sensitive to ethylene from other produce
• Avoid bulk with mixed sizes; uniform lots simplify customs valuation