Gelato-Style Vanilla Ice Cream from China
Denser, Italian-style gelato with higher overrun and silkier texture, but still ice cream base. Classified HTS 2105.00.20.00 as other edible ice if dairy-dominant and frozen. Distinguish from sorbet by cream content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide overrun percentage (<50% typical for gelato) to affirm ice cream status
• EU origin papers for traceability; watch dairy fat minimums
• Avoid sorbet misclass by proving milkfat >1%