Vanilla Ice Cream from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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