HS Code 2105
Ice Cream and Edible Ice
HS code 2105 covers ice cream, sorbet, and other edible ice products, with or without cocoa, requiring specialized frozen supply chain logistics.
4-digit Section IVReefer
HS Code 2105 — Ice Cream and Edible Ice
This heading covers ice cream, sorbets, and other edible ices, whether or not they contain cocoa. These products are usually milk or water-based and intended for immediate frozen consumption.
What's included
- Dairy ice cream
- Sorbets
- Fruit popsicles
- Soft serve mix
- Gelato
What's excluded
- Dry ice → use
2811(Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide, not a food product.)
Common examples
- Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Ice Cream
- Magnum bars
- Lemon sorbet
- Frozen yogurt
Frequently asked questions
Does cocoa content change the code for ice cream?
No, ice cream containing cocoa is still classified under 2105.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 15% - 40% + sugar weight
- Documentation: Subject to dairy quotas in many countries like the USA and EU.
- Typical shipping mode: Reefer
- Top exporters: Germany, France, Belgium, USA
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia
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Key takeaway
Strict temperature control and dairy-related import quotas are the primary trade barriers.
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