Provisional Preserved Sweet Onions in Preservative Solution from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide varietal certificates to distinguish sweet onions from standard yellow/red
• Test preservative residue levels to confirm compliance with import health standards
• Use bulk shipping containers to reinforce non-retail, provisional preservation status