New Zealand Butter Pecan Dairy Ice Cream from China
Butter pecan ice cream with roasted pecans in a rich New Zealand dairy base, entered under 2105.00.25.00 via GN15 for preferential treatment. High milkfat content satisfies dairy product criteria. Retail tubs ensure consumer-ready classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pecan roasting docs prevent misclassification as nut preparation
• GN15 claims need supporting dairy origin certificates
• Avoid bulk packaging; retail put-up supports Chapter 21 heading