Belgian Vanilla Ice Cream from China

Premium vanilla ice cream produced in Belgium, featuring a rich custard base with real vanilla beans. This falls under HTS 2105.00.10.00 as it meets the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 21, allowing Belgian-origin ice cream imports up to 922,315 liters annually. It is entered pursuant to these quantitative limits for duty-free or preferential treatment.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify origin certificates confirming Belgian production to qualify for the 922,315-liter quota under U.S. note 5; non-qualifying entries shift to higher-duty subheadings

Provide detailed volume documentation and track calendar-year quotas via CBP to prevent over-entry penalties

Ensure product labeling complies with FDA dairy standards and net quantity declarations for smooth customs clearance