Ready-to-Use Fried Onions

Onions fried and preserved in oil or without, shelf-stable for toppings. Classified in HTS 2005.99.20.00 for prepared onions not by vinegar.

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.

2005.99Same rate: 39.5%

If mixed vegetable toppings

Fried mixtures including onions classify as mixtures.

1905.90.10Lower: 25% vs 39.5%

If highly processed into snack form

Snack food-like fried onions may be bakers' wares under 1905.

0711.90Lower: 17.7% vs 39.5%

If dehydrated fried style

Dehydrated versions shift to dried vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document frying process to confirm no freezing or vinegar

Test oil content; excessive may imply different food prep category

Use proper HS description to avoid mixture subheading