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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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%