0703.10.40.60 - White varieties

This HTS category, 0703.10.40.60, specifically classifies "White varieties" of onions, fresh or chilled. This designation focuses on the predominant color of the onion's exterior and interior flesh. These onions are distinct from other onion varieties based on their visual appearance, which is a primary criterion for classification at this level.

The classification distinguishes these white onions from their red counterparts (0703.10.40.55), which exhibit a distinct red or purplish hue. Furthermore, this category differentiates from yellow varieties, whether marked as sweet (0703.10.40.66) or not marked as sweet (0703.10.40.64), based on the absence of yellow pigmentation. The residual "Other" category (0703.10.40.68) at this level would capture any onion varieties that do not fit the specific definitions of white, red, or yellow.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification is definitive for white onions, fresh or chilled, that meet the established criteria and do not fall under the sibling categories. The focus remains on accurate visual identification to ensure correct customs reporting.