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U.S. imports of ice cream and other edible ice (HS 210500) totaled $33.9M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Ice Cream and Other Edible Ice paid $7.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $29.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ice Cream and Other Edible Ice imports of $33.9M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDairy content is the central classification driver for ice cream and edible ice imports: the US tariff schedule routes products through tariff-rate-quota lines tied to Chapter 4 dairy provisions, with seven 10-digit lines under this heading separating ice cream (2105000010, 2105001000, 2105002000) from other edible ice products (2105000060, 2105003000, 2105004000, 2105005000) based on dairy composition and TRQ eligibility. Products qualifying as dairy under Chapter 4 Additional US Note 10 face quota-driven duty structures that can shift significantly above-quota. Cocoa content does not change the heading classification but may affect labeling requirements. FDA admissibility review applies to all imported edible ice products, and dairy-containing lines may also implicate USDA oversight depending on composition.
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No. The heading explicitly covers ice cream and edible ice 'whether or not containing cocoa,' so cocoa content does not move the product to a different heading. Classification within the heading still depends on dairy composition and whether the product falls under the relevant Chapter 4 dairy notes.
Lines referencing Chapter 4 Additional US Notes (such as 2105003000 and 2105004000) apply TRQ treatment based on the product's dairy solids content and whether it qualifies as a dairy product under those notes. Importers should calculate dairy composition carefully, as above-quota duty rates are substantially higher than in-quota rates. Consult a licensed customs broker to confirm TRQ eligibility and quota availability before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $245K | $11.8M | +$11.6M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $7.1M | $958K | -$6.2M |
| CANADA | $3.4M | $3.4M | -$41K |
| ITALY | $4.7M | $37K | -$4.7M |
| SAUDI ARABIA | -- | $4.0M | +$4.0M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2105005000 | EDIBLE ICE EXCEPT ICE CREAM, NESOI | $23.7M | 21.94% | $4.1M |
| 2105004000 | EDIBLE ICE, DAIRY PRODUCTS (CHAP.4-NOTE 1), NESOI | $5.7M | 32.81% | $1.9M |
| 2105001000 | ICE CREAM, SEE ADDTL U. S. NOTE 5 TO THIS CHAPTER | $2.7M | 20.34% | $541K |
| 2105002000 | ICE CREAM, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA, NESOI | $1.8M | 27.69% | $505K |
| 2105003000 | EDIBLE ICE,DAIRY PRODUCT,U S ADDTL NOTE 10 -CHAP 4 | $0 | -- | -- |
EDIBLE ICE EXCEPT ICE CREAM, NESOI
EDIBLE ICE, DAIRY PRODUCTS (CHAP.4-NOTE 1), NESOI
ICE CREAM, SEE ADDTL U. S. NOTE 5 TO THIS CHAPTER
ICE CREAM, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA, NESOI
EDIBLE ICE,DAIRY PRODUCT,U S ADDTL NOTE 10 -CHAP 4
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2105000010 | ICE CREAM, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA | $29.4M |
| 2105000060 | EDIBLE ICE, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA, NESOI | $1.2M |
ICE CREAM, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA
7.3M kg
EDIBLE ICE, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING COCOA, NESOI
240.1K kg
FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 210690
SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI
HS 210390
COFFEE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES ETC. & PREP THEREFROM
HS 210111
TOMATO KETCHUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
HS 210320
SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR
HS 210410
YEASTS, ACTIVE
HS 210210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $9.9M | $3.4M | -$6.5M |
| Texas | $1.0M | $9.5M | +$8.5M |
| Georgia | $782K | $8.5M | +$7.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAVANNAH, GA | $3.8M | $8.0M | +$4.2M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $9.1M | $207K | -$8.9M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $7.7M | $1.5M | -$6.2M |