Fresh White Onions

Crisp white onions, fresh or chilled, ideal for salads and Mexican cuisine. Falls under HTS 0703.10.40 as other onions, distinct from red varieties or shallots.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0703.10Same rate: 35%

If red onions

Red onions have a specific subheading, separating them from other onion types.

0712.20.40.00Higher: 56.3% vs 35%

If onions are pearl or cocktail size and dried

Dried small onions like pearls are under dehydrated vegetables in 0712.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mistakenly seen as other fresh vegetables

Alliaceae like onions stay in 0703; other veggies like peppers go to 0709.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label shipments clearly as 'fresh or chilled' to avoid reclassification as preserved goods

β€’ Obtain import permits if from regions with onion-specific pests under APHIS regulations

β€’ Inspect for uniform sizing to prevent issues with 'other' category specifications