What types of onions fall under HS-6 070310?

HS-6 070310 includes all fresh or chilled onions, such as yellow, red, and white onions, as well as shallots.

Can I use HS-6 070310 for dried onions?

No, dried onions are classified under **HS-6 070320**. Use **HS-6 070310** only for fresh or chilled varieties.

What are the customs duties for importing fresh onions?

Customs duties vary by country and can depend on trade agreements. Check with your customs broker for specific rates.

Do I need special permits to import fresh onions?

Permits may be required depending on the destination country’s regulations. Always verify with local customs authorities.

How do I ensure my onion shipment complies with customs?

Ensure accurate HS code classification, provide all necessary documentation, and check for any import restrictions.

What is the difference between HS-6 070310 and HS-6 070340?

HS-6 070310 covers fresh or chilled onions and shallots, while HS-6 070340 is specifically for leeks.

Can I export fresh onions without a phytosanitary certificate?

Many countries require a phytosanitary certificate for fresh produce. Check the importing country's regulations.

What packaging is recommended for shipping fresh onions?

Use ventilated crates or boxes to allow airflow and prevent spoilage during transport.

HS-6 · Subheading

070310

Vegetables, alliaceous; onions and shallots, fresh or chilled

Heading 0703 — Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled

Chapter 07: Edible vegetables

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 070310 when importing or exporting fresh or chilled onions and shallots. For example, if you're shipping a crate of fresh yellow onions from the U.S. to Canada, this code applies.

This code specifically covers fresh or chilled onions and shallots, distinguishing them from dried varieties classified under different codes. For instance, HS-6 070320 is for dried onions.

If you're dealing with garlic or leeks, you would look at different HS codes within the same heading. HS-6 070320 is for garlic, while HS-6 070340 is for leeks.

Understanding the nuances between these codes is crucial for compliance and accurate tariff classification, ensuring you avoid potential customs issues.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-6 subheading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

fresh onions import · chilled shallots export · HS code 070310 · onions and shallots · fresh vegetables · alliaceous vegetables · customs classification onions · onion shipments · import/export onions · fresh produce codes · vegetable tariff codes · onion trade regulations

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Shipping fresh red onions from Mexico to the U.S.
Exporting chilled shallots to a restaurant supplier in Europe.
Importing a bulk shipment of fresh yellow onions from Peru.
Transporting fresh green onions (scallions) from the U.S. to Japan.
Sending fresh shallots for a food processing plant in Canada.
Distributing fresh onions for a grocery chain in Australia.
Importing organic fresh onions from a farm in the Netherlands.

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What is the difference between HS-6 070310 and 070320?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of onions fall under HS-6 070310?: HS-6 070310 includes all fresh or chilled onions, such as yellow, red, and white onions, as well as shallots.
Can I use HS-6 070310 for dried onions?: No, dried onions are classified under **HS-6 070320**. Use **HS-6 070310** only for fresh or chilled varieties.
What are the customs duties for importing fresh onions?: Customs duties vary by country and can depend on trade agreements. Check with your customs broker for specific rates.
Do I need special permits to import fresh onions?: Permits may be required depending on the destination country’s regulations. Always verify with local customs authorities.
How do I ensure my onion shipment complies with customs?: Ensure accurate HS code classification, provide all necessary documentation, and check for any import restrictions.
What is the difference between HS-6 070310 and HS-6 070340?: HS-6 070310 covers fresh or chilled onions and shallots, while HS-6 070340 is specifically for leeks.
Can I export fresh onions without a phytosanitary certificate?: Many countries require a phytosanitary certificate for fresh produce. Check the importing country's regulations.
What packaging is recommended for shipping fresh onions?: Use ventilated crates or boxes to allow airflow and prevent spoilage during transport.

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