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🇯🇵 Japan Import Tariff: HS 21.05

Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa

MFN Tariff Rate5.8%
FTA Rate (Japan-Mexico EPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

2.5%
Savings: 3.3 percentage points
HS Code21.05
ProductIce cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa
Classification LevelHeading
Importing Country🇯🇵 Japan

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 21.05 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore1%——
🇦🇪 UAE3.5%0.3%India-UAE CEPA
🇯🇵 Japan(current)5.8%2.5%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia6.3%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom6.4%——
🇹🇼 Taiwan6.9%0.1%ECFA
🇦🇺 Australia7.2%2.8%TAFTA/RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)7.7%——
🇺🇸 United States7.9%——
🇰🇷 South Korea8.7%3.6%RCEP
🇿🇦 South Africa10%——
🇨🇦 Canada10.1%4.9%CETA
🇻🇳 Vietnam12.5%1.9%UKVFTA
🇲🇽 Mexico12.7%6%USMCA
🇹🇷 Turkey12.7%5.8%Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇹🇭 Thailand13.5%2.3%RCEP
China16.1%2.2%ChAFTA/RCEP
🇮🇩 Indonesia17.2%6.8%RCEP
🇮🇳 India18.4%8.7%India-UAE CEPA
🇧🇷 Brazil19.3%1.7%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55

Import Documents for Japan

Typical documents required when importing HS 21.05 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

Related HS Codes in Japan

21.01Extracts, essences, concentrates of coffee, tea or2101.11Extracts, essences and concentrates; of coffee, an2101.12Preparations with a basis of extracts, essences or2101.20Extracts, essences and concentrates; of tea or mat2101.30Chicory, roasted and other roasted coffee substitu21.02Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell mic

View This Tariff in Other Countries

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Import Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa into Japan

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 21.05 in Japan?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Ice cream and other edible ice; whether or not containing cocoa (HS 21.05) into Japan is 5.8%. Under the Japan-Mexico EPA, a preferential rate of 2.5% may apply.
Does Japan have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 21.05?
Yes. Under the Japan-Mexico EPA, the tariff may be reduced from 5.8% to 2.5%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 21.05?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 21.05 into Japan?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Japan before making business decisions.