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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Vinegar-pickled onions shift to heading 2002 for tomatoes, onions, etc., prepared or preserved by vinegar.
If dried and not further prepared
Dried onions without preservation liquids fall under heading 0711 for vegetables dehydrated or powdered.
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
Related Products under HTS 2005.99.20.00
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.
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.