Gelato-Style Vanilla Ice Cream from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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%