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Bulk Preserved Onions

Large containers of whole or chopped onions in brine for foodservice. Still HTS 2005.99.20.00 as non-retail specific.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+37.5%42%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2005.10.00.00Lower: 31.2% vs 42%

If ≤250g homogenized retail packs

Infant food spec takes precedence if meets criteria.

2309.90.24Lower: 27.5% vs 42%

If for animal feed

End use as animal food changes to Chapter 23.

2005.99Same rate: 42%

If bulk mixtures

Bulk veg mixes including onions under mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as bulk to avoid retail set misclassification

• Larger containers ok if not homogenized infant food

• Volume affects quota or duty rates; check bindings

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.

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.

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.