Pickled Pearl Onions

Small, whole pearl onions preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, typically packed in jars for use as cocktail garnishes or appetizers. Classified under HTS 2001.90.34.00 as onions prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, falling within the 'other vegetables: onions' subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

2001.90.38.00Higher: 44.6% vs 38.6%

If containing added sugar over 13% dry weight

Higher sugar content classifies it under the general 'other' preserved vegetables nesi with sugar provision.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 38.6%

If frozen rather than vinegar-preserved

Frozen onions fall under Chapter 7 as frozen vegetables, not Chapter 20 preserved by vinegar.

2005Lower: 21.2% vs 38.6%

If homogenized for infant food in containers ≤250g

Finely homogenized infant vegetable preparations take precedence under 2005.10 regardless of minor additives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify that the product is preserved solely by vinegar or acetic acid without added sugar exceeding 5% to stay in this tariff line

Provide detailed ingredient labels and acetic acid content certificates to customs for verification