Fresh Peruvian Onions from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → 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