0712.20.20.00 - Powder or flour

This HTS subcategory, 0712.20.20.00, specifically covers dried onions that have been processed into a powder or flour form. This classification applies to onions that have undergone dehydration and subsequent grinding or milling to achieve a powdered or flour-like consistency. Such products are typically used as ingredients in food preparation, seasoning blends, or as flavor enhancers. The key defining characteristic for this category is the fine, particulate form of the dried onion.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0712.20.40.00, which covers "Other" dried onions. While both fall under the broader heading of dried onions, this subcategory is exclusively for those in powder or flour form. The sibling category would encompass dried onions that are whole, cut, sliced, or broken but have not been further processed into a powder. Therefore, the physical state and degree of processing are the critical differentiators.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 0712.20.20.00. Classification stops at this level for dried onion powder or flour. When classifying goods under this heading, practitioners should ensure the product is indeed derived from onions, is dried, and has been reduced to a powder or flour consistency, and is not considered further prepared beyond this milling process.