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.

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.

2001.90.25.00Higher: 45.2% vs 39.5%

If preserved in vinegar

Vinegar-based pearl onions go to heading 2001 for vegetables prepared or preserved by vinegar.

2005.10.00.00Lower: 28.7% vs 39.5%

If finely homogenized for infants

Homogenized onion preparations for retail infant food in ≤250g containers take precedence under 2005.10.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 39.5%

If frozen temporarily during processing but not end product

Any frozen state would classify under Chapter 07 frozen vegetables, but confirmed non-frozen here.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm net weight and preservation method in documentation to comply with food safety standards

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as pickled if no vinegar is used

Include commercial invoice detailing onion purity to prevent mixture classification