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U.S. imports of dried onions (SITC 05612) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Dried Onions paid $800K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 41% on $1.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried Onions imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDehydrated onion — traded as dried flakes, minced, granulated, or powdered — is a high-volume food ingredient used across seasoning blends, soups, snack foods, and prepared meal manufacturing. The dehydration process concentrates flavor compounds and extends shelf life dramatically compared to fresh onions, making moisture content and granulation specification critical quality parameters in commercial contracts. FDA regulates dried onions as a processed food ingredient, and importers must comply with FSMA supplier verification requirements and prior notice obligations.
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Key specifications include moisture content (typically below 6% for shelf stability), granulation size (powder, minced, chopped, or flaked), pungency level (measured by pyruvic acid content), and microbial limits. Color consistency and sulfur dioxide residue levels are also scrutinized by food manufacturers, particularly for products destined for retail-facing applications where appearance matters.
Yes — under FSMA's Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP), US importers must verify that their foreign dried onion suppliers are producing under food safety standards equivalent to US requirements. This typically involves supplier audits, certificate of analysis review, and periodic testing. FDA prior notice must also be filed before each shipment arrives. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist for current compliance requirements.
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