Premium Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream

A rich, creamy vanilla ice cream made with at least 10% milkfat from dairy ingredients like whole milk, cream, and skim milk powder. Classified under HTS 2105.00.40.00 as 'other' edible ice that is a dairy product per chapter 4 note 1, distinguishing it from non-dairy or fruit-based ices.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%+17.5%34.5%
🇲🇽Mexico17%+10.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada17%+10.0%27%
🇩🇪Germany17%+10.0%27%
🇯🇵Japan17%+10.0%27%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2105.00.20.00Same rate: 34.5%

If containing cocoa or chocolate

Cocoa-flavored ice creams, even dairy-based, shift to the specific 'containing cocoa' subheading.

2105.00.50.00Same rate: 34.5%

If not qualifying as chapter 4 dairy product

Lower milkfat or non-dairy substitutes like vegetable fat bases fall under 'other' non-dairy edible ices.

0403Lower: 27% vs 34.5%

If imported as yogurt or fermented milk base pre-mixed

Unfrozen dairy preparations like yogurt bases for ice cream classify in chapter 4 as dairy products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify dairy content meets chapter 4 note 1 (≥10% milkfat) with lab analysis certificates to avoid reclassification

Obtain prior FDA approval and comply with pasteurized milk ordinance labeling for dairy ingredients

Monitor temperature-controlled shipping to prevent melting; declare exact milkfat percentage on entry docs