HS Code:
Subheading 2105.00.20 under the Harmonized System (HS) Code pertains to ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa, that are subject to quantitative limits as specified in U.S. note 7 to this subchapter. This category primarily includes frozen desserts and related products that fall under specific import quotas and restrictions as defined by U.S. trade regulations. These products are often subject to stringent import controls to protect domestic industries and ensure compliance with trade agreements.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $250 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC)
$90 million USD
36% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$60 million USD
24% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$30 million USD
12% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$25 million USD
10% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$15 million USD
6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
20% ad valorem
Highest Rate
Up to 25% ad valorem (applied to over-quota imports)
Lowest Rate
0% (under specific trade agreements like USMCA for qualifying countries)
Growing demand for premium and artisanal ice cream products
Increased imports of high-value frozen desserts from European countries like Italy and France
2021-2022
Shift toward plant-based and non-dairy frozen desserts
Emerging trade opportunities for countries producing innovative non-dairy alternatives, though still a small segment under this HS code
2022
Impact of trade agreements like USMCA
Facilitated tariff-free access for Canadian and Mexican ice cream products within quota limits, boosting regional trade
2020-2022
The U.S. adjusted tariff-rate quotas for ice cream imports from Canada and Mexico under the USMCA agreement, allowing for slightly higher volumes at reduced rates.
January 2023
Expected to increase trade volumes from North American partners while maintaining protections for domestic producers.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented stricter inspection protocols for imported frozen desserts to ensure compliance with safety standards.
June 2022
Potential delays in imports and increased compliance costs for exporters, particularly from non-traditional markets.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection enforced higher over-quota tariffs on ice cream imports exceeding limits specified in U.S. note 7, targeting specific countries.
March 2023
Discouraged excessive imports, stabilizing domestic market prices but potentially straining trade relations with affected exporters.