Freeze-Dried Onion Dice
Cubed freeze-dried onions retaining shape and nutrients for soups and camping meals. HTS 0712.20.4000 covers dried onions cut or broken, regardless of drying method if not further prepared.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 21.3% | +35.0% | 56.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 21.3% | +10.0% | 31.3% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 21.3% | +10.0% | 31.3% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 21.3% | +10.0% | 31.3% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 21.3% | +10.0% | 31.3% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blanched before freeze-drying
Blanching may qualify as preservation treatment under heading 0711 notes.
If potatoes dried with onions
Dried potatoes and mixtures thereof go to heading 2004.
If ground after freeze-drying into flour
Vegetable flours from drying enter Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify freeze-drying process in commercial invoice to differentiate from heat-dried and justify value
• Comply with FSMA rules for foreign supplier verification in food safety plans
• Test for residual moisture <5% to prevent mold claims during customs exam
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