Fresh Nine-Striped Onions (Jiu Cai) from Germany
Fresh nine-striped onions (Allium mongolicum), a wild Chinese variety with striped leaves, used in traditional cuisine. They qualify under HTS 0703.90.0020 as green onions from species other than Allium cepa.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct species verification via botanical certificates to confirm non-Allium cepa status during customs exam
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for alliaceous vegetables from quarantined regions
• Watch for pesticide residue limits; EU-sourced may need extra testing to meet US MRLs