U.S. imports of Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (NAICS 311520) (NAICS 311520) totaled $27.2M in August 2026, imported from 48 countries.
Importers of Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (NAICS 311520) paid $5.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.91% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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1.4K import shipments a month
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.
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National industry 311520 · $27.2M of $27.2M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 39.4% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3115 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $322.9M of Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (NAICS 311520) and exported $267.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.