Fresh White Onions from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fresh produce; file 72 hours before arrival to expedite clearance
• Inspect for soil residue; clean bulbs reduce quarantine risks under plant import regulations
• Document varietal purity to defend against challenges to 'other' classification