Cooked Onions in Pouch

Pre-cooked onions sterilized and sealed in flexible pouches for retail sale. HTS 2005.99.20.00 applies to these non-frozen, non-vinegar preserved onions.

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 with vinegar or acetic acid

Acetic acid use changes to heading 2002 subheading for onions.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 39.5%

If dehydrated rather than wet-preserved

Dried or dehydrated onions classify under 0711, not wet preserved.

2005.99Same rate: 39.5%

If sold as vegetable mixtures

If onions are predominant but mixed, it falls under mixtures subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document heat treatment process to confirm 'prepared or preserved' status without freezing

Ensure pouches meet retail packaging standards for duty-free qualifications if applicable