Sulfur Water Preserved Spanish Onions from Japan
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 — 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
• 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