Fresh Peruvian Onions from Germany
Fresh Peruvian onions, a sweet variety of Allium cepa bred for long storage but imported fresh/chilled, sometimes debated as long-day leeks. HTS 0703.90.00 applies if marketed as specialty alliums.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide varietal documentation to justify 0703.90 over standard onion codes
• Ensure cold chain integrity for chilled imports to maintain classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing intent