Dairy Ice Cream Base Substitute from China
Concentrated liquid base for ice cream production, with over 15% milk fats and >10% milk solids as butter substitute. HTS 2106.90.28.00 captures it as a food preparation for frozen desserts, separate from finished ice cream quotas. Used by manufacturers to customize flavors.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
• Distinguish from finished ice cream (2105.00) by emphasizing concentrate status in entry docs
• Include refrigeration chain proofs to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Consult quota notes; ensure not subject to 2105 ice cream limits via composition proof