Pistachio Ice Cream from China
Nutty pistachio ice cream with green hue from natural paste, sold in premium pints but non-quota. Under HTS 2105.00.20.00 for other varieties, nut content integral but secondary to frozen dairy. Common gelato-style import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
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
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
• Declare nut percentages and aflatoxin test results for FDA clearance
• Use ventilated reefer containers to avoid nut oil separation
• Avoid 2008 if nut paste dominates over ice structure