Preserved Red Onions

Sliced red onions preserved in water or brine, not vinegar, for salads. HTS 2005.99.20.00 covers all onion varieties prepared this way.

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 red onions in vinegar

Vinegar preservation specific to heading 2002.

2009.12.25.00Lower: 7.5% vs 39.5%

If processed to high Brix juice

Concentrated onion juice with specified Brix under 2009.12.

2005.99Same rate: 39.5%

If blended with garlic

Allium mixtures may not qualify as pure onions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Color verification not needed; all onions under this code

Ensure no added spirit per chapter notes