Sulfur Water Preserved Spanish Onions from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include treatment logs showing exact preservation method and duration
• Avoid any peeling or trimming which would advance to Chapter 20 classification
• Comply with APHIS requirements for onion imports from quarantine areas