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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.5%+35.0%39.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇨🇦Canada4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇩🇪Germany4.5%+10.0%14.5%
🇯🇵Japan4.5%+10.0%14.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2002Lower: 21.6% vs 39.5%

If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar-pickled onions shift to heading 2002 for tomatoes, onions, etc., prepared or preserved by vinegar.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 39.5%

If dried and not further prepared

Dried onions without preservation liquids fall under heading 0711 for vegetables dehydrated or powdered.

2005.99Same rate: 39.5%

If a mixture including onions and other vegetables

Products containing onions mixed with other vegetables are classified under the mixtures subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the product is preserved without vinegar or acetic acid to avoid reclassification under heading 2002

Provide lab analysis confirming no freezing occurred and onion content meets subheading requirements

Ensure labeling specifies 'onions' clearly to distinguish from mixtures under 2005.99.40