0712.20 - Onions:

This HTS category specifically addresses dried onions, regardless of their form. This includes onions that have been dehydrated and presented whole, cut into pieces, sliced, broken into fragments, or ground into powder or flour. The essential characteristic for classification here is that the onions must be dried and not subjected to further preparation beyond drying.

This classification is distinct from other dried vegetable categories at the same level, such as dried mushrooms or other miscellaneous vegetables. While these siblings also fall under Chapter 07 and are dried, this specific subheading is exclusively for onions, differentiating them based on the type of vegetable. The key differentiator from the broader "Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables" sibling is the singular focus on onions.

Within this category, further subcategories exist to refine the classification based on the physical form of the dried onion. "0712.20.20.00: Powder or flour" covers dried onions that have been reduced to a fine particle size. Conversely, "0712.20.40.00: Other" encompasses all other dried onion forms that are not powder or flour, such as whole dried onions, dried onion flakes, or dried onion granules. This subdivision allows for more precise tracking and tariff application based on the presentation of the dried product.