Brined Cocktail Onions
Small onions preserved in brine specifically for use in cocktails like gibson martinis, packed in jars. This fits HTS 2005.99.20.00 for onions prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically onions but similar alliums
Other prepared vegetables not onions would fall under general 'other' subheadings excluding onions.
If processed into juice
Onion juice, unfermented, would be under heading 2009 for vegetable juices.
If mixed with significant seasonings or sauces
Preparations with added flavors beyond minor seasoning may be sauces or condiments under 2103.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for acetic acid content to ensure classification away from vinegar-preserved categories
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and specify preservation method
• Watch for reclassification if salt content implies a different preparation process
Related Products under HTS 2005.99.20.00
Canned Sliced Onions
Onions that have been peeled, sliced, and preserved in water or brine inside metal cans, not involving vinegar or acetic acid. This product falls under HTS 2005.99.20.00 as onions prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not a product of heading 2006.
Jarred Whole Pearl Onions
Small whole pearl onions packed in glass jars with brine or water, ready for culinary use. Classified in HTS 2005.99.20.00 as prepared onions preserved without vinegar, not frozen.
Sterilized Chopped Onions
Chopped onions subjected to sterilization and packed in cans or jars without vinegar. This product is classified under HTS 2005.99.20.00 for other prepared onions.
Onion Petals in Brine
Separated onion layers or petals preserved in brine jars for cooking. Falls under HTS 2005.99.20.00 as non-vinegar, non-frozen prepared onions.
Ready-to-Use Fried Onions
Onions fried and preserved in oil or without, shelf-stable for toppings. Classified in HTS 2005.99.20.00 for prepared onions not by vinegar.
Glass Packed Onion Rings
Onion rings separated and packed in glass with brine, not battered. This is HTS 2005.99.20.00 for prepared onions.