Onions
Vegetables provisionally preserved, but unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption: > Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables: > Onions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 0711.90.50.00
Provisional Preserved Yellow Onions in Brine
Yellow onions preserved in brine solely for transport and storage, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing. They fall under HTS 0711.90.50.00 as onions treated provisionally per Chapter Note to heading 0711. These are typically used in food manufacturing after peeling and cooking.
Sulfur Dioxide Treated Red Onions
Red onions treated with sulfur dioxide gas to ensure provisional preservation during transport, unsuitable for direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0711.90.50.00 for onions meeting Chapter 71 provisional preservation criteria. Intended for industrial peeling and processing into soups or sauces.
Brine-Preserved Pearl Onions for Processing
Small pearl onions preserved in sulfur water or brine for temporary storage, not edible without further preparation. HTS 0711.90.50.00 applies as provisionally preserved onions per chapter notes. Commonly imported for canning or cocktail garnish production.
Provisional Preserved Sweet Onions in Preservative Solution
Sweet onions (Vidalia-type) treated in preservative solutions for transport preservation, remaining unpeeled and unsuitable for immediate use. Falls under HTS 0711.90.50.00 as onions provisionally preserved per heading 0711 note. Used by food processors for flavor bases.
Sulfur Water Preserved Spanish Onions
Large Spanish onions preserved in sulfur water to prevent spoilage during long-distance transport, unsuitable for direct consumption. HTS 0711.90.50.00 covers these provisionally preserved onions. Primarily for dehydration or soup manufacturing.