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U.S. imports of ice cream & other edible ices (with or without cocoa) (SITC 02233) totaled $33.9M in April 2026, traded with 45 countries.
Importers of Ice Cream & Other Edible Ices (with or without Cocoa) 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 & Other Edible Ices (with or without Cocoa) imports of $33.9M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $27.0M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIce cream and edible ices — including dairy-based ice cream, sherbet, and non-dairy frozen desserts, whether or not containing cocoa — are classified together here, with the cocoa-content distinction noted but not creating a separate heading. FDA enforces standards of identity for ice cream (minimum milkfat and total milk solids), and imported products must meet these standards or be labeled as a non-standardized frozen dessert. USDA FSIS admissibility applies to the dairy components, and the finished frozen product must also comply with FDA cold-chain and labeling requirements. Cocoa-containing varieties may additionally require FDA review for any chocolate or cocoa ingredient declarations.
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FDA's standard of identity for ice cream requires minimum levels of milkfat and total milk solids. Imported products that do not meet these thresholds cannot be labeled 'ice cream' and must instead use a descriptive name such as 'frozen dairy dessert' or 'frozen confection.' Mislabeled product can be refused entry or subject to relabeling under FDA supervision.
Cocoa and chocolate ingredients must be fully declared in the ingredient list, and any allergen disclosures (e.g., milk, tree nuts if present) must comply with FDA labeling rules. The cocoa content does not change the SITC classification, but if the product contains chocolate that itself is a compound ingredient, all sub-ingredients must be disclosed on the US label.
| 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 |
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