Fresh Red Onions
Fresh red onions (Allium cepa) are globe-shaped bulbs with a mild flavor and purple-red skin, commonly used in salads and cooking. They are classified under HTS 0703.10.40.75 as 'other' onions that are fresh or chilled, excluding shallots and specifically enumerated varieties. This code applies to onions not fitting into prior statistical categories like sets or dehydrated types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as onion sets
Onion sets (small immature bulbs for planting) are classified separately under 0703.10.10, not as mature fresh onions.
If dehydrated or dried
Dried onions, even if whole, fall under heading 0712 for vegetables provisionally preserved or dried, excluding fresh/chilled.
If classified as leeks or other alliaceous vegetables
If not strictly onions or shallots, they may fall under 0703.90 for other alliaceous vegetables like garlic or leeks.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify freshness upon import; ensure no sprouting or drying, as dried onions shift to Chapter 07 heading 0712
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status, as onions are subject to USDA APHIS inspections
• Label country of origin and variety accurately to match HTS description and prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0703.10.40.75
Fresh Yellow Onions
Fresh yellow onions are the most common variety with golden-brown skin and a balanced sweet-sharp flavor, ideal for cooking. Classified under HTS 0703.10.40.75 as fresh or chilled 'other' onions and shallots, distinct from sets or specialty types. They remain perishable and unsuitable for immediate consumption if not fresh.
Fresh White Onions
Fresh white onions feature crisp white skin and a sharp, pungent taste, popular in Mexican cuisine and raw preparations. They qualify for HTS 0703.10.40.75 as fresh or chilled onions not specified elsewhere in the onion/shallot subheadings. This ensures proper tariff for mature, harvest-ready bulbs.
Fresh Sweet Onions (Vidalia)
Vidalia sweet onions are a premium variety grown in specific US regions, known for low sulfur content and mild sweetness. Despite varietal name, they import under HTS 0703.10.40.75 as fresh/chilled 'other' onions. Classification focuses on fresh state, not geographic or sweetness distinctions.
Fresh Spanish Onions
Fresh Spanish onions are large yellow varieties with firm texture, bred for long storage while remaining fresh or chilled. HTS 0703.10.40.75 covers them as 'other' onions, provided they are not dried or preserved beyond chilling. Ideal for export/import in bulk.
Fresh Pearl Onions
Fresh pearl onions are small, button-sized white onions harvested young for pickling or creamed dishes. They fit HTS 0703.10.40.75 as 'other' fresh or chilled onions, beyond tiny boiler sizes. Remain fresh without preservation treatments.
Fresh Cipollini Onions
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.