Gelato-Style Vanilla Ice Cream from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
27%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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%