U.S. imports of ice cream & frozen desserts (naics 311520) (NAICS 311520) totaled $31.8M in July 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (NAICS 311520) paid $7.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 31% on $22.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, this category captures the full manufacturing and trade scope of ice cream and frozen dessert products, from bulk industrial tubs used by foodservice operators to individually wrapped retail novelties. FDA's admissibility review applies to all imported frozen dairy items, and products must comply with applicable standards of identity or carry accurate alternative labeling. Premium and ethnic-style frozen desserts — including mochi, kulfi, and artisan gelato — represent the fastest-growing import segments within this code. Importers should confirm that foreign establishments are registered with FDA and that cold-chain documentation accompanies each shipment.
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1.6K shipments/mo
Yes. NAICS 311520 encompasses all frozen dessert manufacturing, including non-dairy and plant-based formats such as coconut milk or oat milk frozen desserts. These products are still subject to FDA admissibility review, though they fall outside the dairy standard of identity and must be labeled to accurately reflect their non-dairy composition.
At minimum, importers should have a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and FDA Prior Notice submission completed before arrival. If the product contains dairy, the foreign establishment must be registered with FDA. Temperature logs and certificates of analysis for fat and solids content are also recommended to expedite admissibility review.
NAICSSector 31
National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 31152
National industry 311520 · $31.8M of $31.3M
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$31.8MYoY · Pro
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$25.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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