HS Code Subheading

Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

0712.20 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 071220

Dried onions, classified under this HS code, are a globally traded commodity valued for their convenience, extended shelf life, and concentrated flavor. Available in various forms like flakes, minced, or powder, they are indispensable ingredients in the food manufacturing industry for seasonings, soups, sauces, and ready meals, as well as for household cooking. Countries with significant onion cultivation and processing infrastructure, such as India, China, and the United States, are major exporters. Importers range from large food corporations to spice distributors worldwide. The trade emphasizes consistent quality, moisture content, and adherence to food safety standards, as dried onions are a fundamental component in countless culinary applications across diverse cuisines.

Products Under This Code

Dried onion flakes, dried minced onion, dried onion powder, dried chopped onions, dried onion granules, toasted dried onions, dehydrated onion rings (unprepared).

Real World Examples

McCormick Dried Minced Onion, Badia Onion Powder, Litehouse Freeze Dried Onions, Frontier Co-op Dried Onion Flakes, Spice Islands Onion Powder.

Common Misclassification

This code is specifically for *dried* onions; fresh onions are classified under 070310, and provisionally preserved onions under 071190. It also excludes prepared onion products like fried onions (Chapter 20).

Products Classified Under 0712.20

Dried onionsOnion powder

Related Codes

0712.31 Vegetables; mushrooms of the genus Agaricus, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.32 Vegetables; wood ears (Auricularia spp), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.33 Vegetables; jelly fungi (Tremella spp)), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.34 Vegetables; shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.39 Vegetables; mushrooms and truffles n.e.c. in item 0712.3, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried 0712.90 Vegetables; mixtures of vegetables n.e.c. in heading no. 0712, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

India, China, and the US are significant producers and exporters, while global food manufacturers are major importers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 071220?

HS code 071220 covers: Vegetables; onions, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder but not further prepared, dried. Dried onions, classified under this HS code, are a globally traded commodity valued for their convenience, extended shelf life, and concentrated flavor. Available in various forms like flakes, minced, or powder, they are indispensable ingredients in the food manufacturing industry for seasonings, soups, sauces, and ready meals, as well as for household cooking. Countries with significant onion cultivation and processing infrastructure, such as India, China, and the United States, are major exporters. Importers range from large food corporations to spice distributors worldwide. The trade emphasizes consistent quality, moisture content, and adherence to food safety standards, as dried onions are a fundamental component in countless culinary applications across diverse cuisines.

What products fall under HS code 071220?

Dried onion flakes, dried minced onion, dried onion powder, dried chopped onions, dried onion granules, toasted dried onions, dehydrated onion rings (unprepared).

What are common misclassifications for HS code 071220?

This code is specifically for *dried* onions; fresh onions are classified under 070310, and provisionally preserved onions under 071190. It also excludes prepared onion products like fried onions (Chapter 20).

How is HS code 071220 structured?

HS code 071220 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (07) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.