Pickled Red Onions from Japan
Sliced red onions preserved in a vinegar and acetic acid solution, often with spices, used as a condiment on sandwiches and tacos. Classified under HTS 2001.90.38.00 as onions are vegetables preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, falling into the 'other' category not specifically enumerated. Retail-packed in glass jars or pouches.
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 certificates of analysis showing vinegar/acetic acid preservation to avoid reclassification to fresh onions (0703)
• Check for acidified food regulations under FDA; pH below 4.6 required for low-acid shelf-stable pickles