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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+35.0%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0711.90Same rate: 40.1%

If mushrooms rather than onions

Same preservation method but different vegetable moves to mushroom subheading.

2005Lower: 21.2% vs 40.1%

If vinegar-pickled or fermented

Pickled onions suitable for consumption shift to Chapter 20 preserved by vinegar.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 40.1%

If dried or dehydrated

Dried onions are provisionally preserved differently under heading 0712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificates showing sulfur levels comply with food safety standards like FDA limits

Label shipments clearly as 'not for retail sale' to prevent misclassification as consumer-ready

Monitor residue testing as high sulfur content could trigger reclassification or rejection