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

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

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