Heading 2105
HTS code 2105 — Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa
- Tariff lines
- 7
- General duty
- General duty rates from 17% to 20%; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Tariff lines under heading 2105
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2105.00.0500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Ice cream) | 20% | kg |
| 2105.00.1000 | Described in additional U.S. note 5 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Ice cream) | 20% | kg, liters |
| 2105.00.2000 | Other (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Ice cream) | 50.2¢/kg + 17% | kg, liters |
| 2105.00.2500 | Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 20% | kg |
| 2105.00.3000 | Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 20% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2105.00.4000 | Other (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Other > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4) | 50.2¢/kg + 17% | kg, kg cmsc |
| 2105.00.5000 | Other (Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa > Other) | 17% | kg |
Documents required to import under 2105
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- FDA Prior NoticeRequired
Must be submitted 2-8 hours before arrival
- Phytosanitary CertificateConditional
Required for plant-based products
Common questions
- What is HTS code 2105?
- HTS heading 2105 covers ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa. It sits in Chapter 21 (miscellaneous food preparations) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 7 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 2105?
- General duty rates from 17% to 20%; 2 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2105 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 21
- 2101Extracts, essences and concentrates, of coffee, tea or maté and preparations with a basis of these products or with a basis of coffee, tea or maté; roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes, and extracts, essences and concentrates thereof
- 2102Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders
- 2103Sauces and preparations therefore; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard
- 2104Soups and broths and preparations therefor; homogenized composite food preparations
- 2106Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included