Fresh Sweet Onions (Vidalia) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin if claiming preferential tariffs; Vidalia-like onions from non-US sources still classify here
• Monitor for quotas or seasonal restrictions on onion imports to avoid unexpected duties
• Separate sweet onions from pungent varieties in shipments to maintain uniform classification