Canned Sliced Onions from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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