Brined Cocktail Onions from Japan
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.
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
• 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