Jarred Whole Pearl Onions from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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