Pistachio Ice Cream from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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