Premium Vanilla Dairy Ice Cream from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
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
• 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