Chocolate Ice Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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