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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mushrooms rather than onions
Same preservation method but different vegetable moves to mushroom subheading.
If vinegar-pickled or fermented
Pickled onions suitable for consumption shift to Chapter 20 preserved by vinegar.
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
Related Products 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.
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.