Australian Chocolate Dairy Ice Cream from China
Rich chocolate ice cream produced in Australia using local dairy milk and cream, entered under General Note 15 provisions for preferential duty rates. This product features high dairy content and is suitable for retail distribution. Classified in 2105.00.25.00 as 'other' dairy ice cream pursuant to GN15 and Chapter 4 dairy definitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Submit Australian certificate of origin confirming GN15 eligibility to access lower duty rates on dairy components
• Label accurately with butterfat content; mismatches lead to reclassification and penalties
• Comply with USDA dairy import licensing if applicable, and file FDA prior notice 72 hours before arrival