0712.20.40.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification covers dried onions that have been processed beyond simple dehydration. Specifically, it includes onions that are dried and presented in their whole form, cut into pieces, sliced, broken into fragments, or ground into powder, but have not undergone further preparation such as cooking, seasoning, or incorporation into a ready-to-eat product. Examples within this category could include dried whole pearl onions, dried chopped onions for culinary use, or dried onion flakes.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 0712.20.20.00, which specifically pertains to dried onions processed into a powder or flour. While both involve dried onions, this classification applies to dried onions that retain a discernible physical form beyond a fine particulate state, such as distinct pieces, slices, or whole units. The key differentiator lies in the degree of processing and the resulting physical presentation of the dried onion.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0712.20.40.00. Therefore, the classification relies on clearly identifying dried onions that are not whole, cut, sliced, or broken, and also not in powder or flour form. If a dried onion product exhibits characteristics that fall outside these specific descriptions or if it has undergone further preparation that significantly alters its nature, it may need to be classified elsewhere.