Vanilla Ice Cream from China
Classic vanilla ice cream made from cream, sugar, and vanilla flavoring, packaged for retail sale in tubs or cartons. It falls under HTS 2105.00.20.00 as 'other' ice cream, distinct from premium or quota-limited varieties under 2105.00.10. This classification applies to standard ice cream not subject to specific quantitative restrictions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify the product meets FDA standards for dairy content and pasteurization; provide certificates of analysis for fat and sugar levels
• Ensure labeling complies with US requirements for allergen disclosure (milk) and net weight; avoid quota-limited subheadings by confirming non-premium status