Chocolate Ice Cream from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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