Chocolate Ice Cream
Rich chocolate ice cream incorporating cocoa powder or chocolate liquor into a frozen dairy base, sold in consumer pints. Classified under HTS 2105.00.20.00 for 'other' ice cream, whether or not containing cocoa, excluding quota items. This covers standard retail chocolate varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If premium chocolate varieties from quota-eligible countries
High-end or quota-access ice creams from specified nations like Netherlands are limited under 2105.00.10.
If primarily chocolate confection rather than dairy ice base
Chocolate products without dominant frozen dairy component classify under Chapter 18 as chocolate preparations.
If sold as soft-serve mix powder, not frozen
Dehydrated ice cream mixes are sauceless preparations under 2103, not finished edible ice.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice for dairy imports and ensure compliance with cocoa sourcing declarations if applicable
• Label for milk allergens and cocoa content; use proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain frozen state
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Strawberry Ice Cream
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Pistachio Ice Cream
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Vanilla Ice Cream
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