Chapter 2102 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 21.02
Bakery Instant Active Yeast
High-activity instant yeast for professional bakery dough rising, with rapid activation in cold doughs. Sold in vacuum-sealed bricks for industrial and commercial baking use.
2102.10.00Bioethanol Production Active Yeast
Engineered active yeast for industrial bioethanol fermentation from corn or sugarcane, with high ethanol yield strains. Used primarily for fuel production rather than food.
2102.10.00Brewer's Instant Active Yeast
Instant active yeast strain optimized for beer brewing, promoting rapid fermentation and alcohol production. Supplied in pure culture form for brewery pitching.
2102.10.00Champagne Sparkling Wine Yeast
Specialized active yeast for secondary fermentation in sparkling wine production, tolerant to high alcohol. Essential for méthode champenoise wine making.
2102.10.00Distiller's Active Yeast for Whiskey
Robust active yeast strain for high-alcohol grain mash fermentation in whiskey production. High flocculating properties for clear wash.
2102.10.00Fresh Baker's Active Yeast Cake
Compressed fresh active yeast cake with high moisture content for immediate baking use. Requires refrigeration and is a traditional format for European-style baking.
2102.10.00Gluten-Free Baking Active Yeast
Active yeast guaranteed free from gluten contamination for specialty baking. Includes purity certification for celiac-safe products.
2102.10.00Lager Beer Active Yeast
Bottom-fermenting active yeast for lager beers, producing clean flavors at low temperatures. Supplied in pure culture form for brewery pitching.
2102.10.00Nutritional Active Yeast Flakes
Flaked active yeast rich in B vitamins, used as a seasoning or supplement while retaining fermentation properties. Contains live yeast cells, distinguishing it from deactivated versions.
2102.10.00Organic Active Baker's Yeast
Certified organic active yeast grown without synthetic additives, for natural bread leavening. Meets organic standards for artisanal and health-focused baking.
2102.10.00Pizza Dough Active Yeast
Fast-acting active yeast tailored for pizza dough with high gas production for crust texture. Commonly imported in 500g blocks for pizzeria supply chains.
2102.10.00RapidRise Instant Active Yeast
Patented rapid-rise active yeast that activates without proofing for quick bread recipes. Enhanced active yeast strain popular for no-knead baking methods.
2102.10.00Saccharomyces cerevisiae Active Dry Yeast
Active dry yeast derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly used for bread baking and fermentation processes. Capable of fermentation when rehydrated.
2102.10.00Sourdough Starter Active Yeast Culture
Live yeast and bacteria culture for authentic sourdough bread fermentation. Primarily active yeast component, sold as dehydrated activators for home bakers.
2102.10.00Wine Yeast Starter Active Culture
Active yeast culture specifically for winemaking, converting sugars to alcohol and enhancing flavors. Packaged in single-use packets for home and commercial use.
2102.20.00Autolyzed Yeast Seasoning
Autolyzed yeast seasoning contains self-digested inactive yeast cells providing natural MSG-like umami for spice blends. As an inactive yeast preparation, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Autolyzed Yeast Seasoning for Soups
Autolyzed yeast seasoning is produced from inactive yeast cells that have undergone autolysis, releasing natural glutamates that enhance savory flavors in soups and broths. As a preparation of inactive yeasts, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Brewer's Yeast Powder Inactive
Inactive brewer's yeast powder is a byproduct of beer production where yeast cells are killed and processed into a fine powder rich in proteins and minerals. As an inactive yeast, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Bulk Crude Brewers Yeast Flakes
Bulk crude brewers' yeast flakes are dried, inactive yeast cells recovered directly from fermentation tanks after the brewing process. They retain natural bitterness and impurities, making them unfit for human consumption without further processing. As a dead, inactive single-cell microorganism, this product falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Crude Brewery Yeast Waste Powder
Crude brewery yeast waste powder is a dried, unwashed by-product from breweries, containing yeast cells along with adjunct residues like grain husks. It is in a crude state with no cleaning or activation processes applied. As dead, inactive single-cell microorganisms, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Crude Dried Brewers Yeast Powder
Crude dried brewers' yeast powder is produced directly from the beer brewing process, containing high levels of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in an unrefined form. The yeast cells are dead and inactive, with no further purification or activation steps. This places it under tariff item 2102.20.00 as inactive yeast.
2102.20.00Deactivated Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Deactivated nutritional yeast flakes are inactive Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown on molasses and fortified with B vitamins, providing a cheesy flavor for vegan recipes. As a dead single-cell microorganism, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Deactivated Yeast Extract Powder
Deactivated yeast extract powder is made from inactive yeast cells autolyzed to release intracellular glutamates for savory flavoring in soups and snacks. As a dead single-cell microorganism preparation, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Debaryomyces Inactive Yeast Biomass
Inactive Debaryomyces hansenii yeast biomass is used in fermented food flavorings such as cheese rinds. As a dead single-cell microorganism, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Food-Grade Inactive Yeast for Broth Bases
Food-grade inactive yeast powder enhances umami in bouillon cubes and broth concentrates, derived from non-brewer's strains. As an inactive yeast preparation, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Inactive Baker's Yeast
Inactive baker's yeast, also known as deactivated dry yeast, is used as a flavor enhancer in baking and seasoning blends rather than for leavening. As an inactive yeast, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Inactive Dry Baker's Yeast
Inactive dry baker's yeast, also known as debittered brewer's yeast, is produced by heat-killing active yeast cells and drying them into a powder for use as a food ingredient. As an inactive yeast, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Inactive Yeast Extract Powder
Inactive yeast extract powder is derived from autolyzed inactive yeasts, providing umami flavor for soups, sauces, and snacks without living cells. As a processed inactive yeast product, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Inactive Yeast for Vegan Cheese Flavor
Inactive yeast flakes or powder mimicking parmesan cheese flavor in vegan products are fully deactivated for shelf stability. As inactive single-cell yeasts in food use, they are classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Killer Yeast Inactive Strain Powder
Inactive killer yeast strains with toxin genes deactivated are used for specific flavor profiles in baking adjuncts. As inactive yeasts for food processing, they fall under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Nutritional yeast flakes are deactivated Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown on molasses, roasted, and flaked for use as a cheesy-flavored vegan seasoning. As an inactive yeast, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Raw Dried Beer Yeast Biomass
Raw dried beer yeast biomass consists of crude dried brewers' yeast harvested from brewery effluents, in powder form with full cellular debris. It is a dead, inactive single-cell microorganism with no purification or activation. This product is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Saccharomyces Boulardii Inactive Powder
Saccharomyces boulardii inactive powder consists of heat-killed probiotic yeast cells used for immune support supplements. The yeast is dead and not presented as a live probiotic or medicament. As a dead single-cell microorganism, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Inactive Yeast Granules
Granulated inactive Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast serves as a seasoning in spreads and snacks, deactivated to prevent fermentation. As an inactive yeast used in culinary applications, it is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Torula Inactive Yeast for Pet Food
Torula inactive yeast (Candida utilis) is a dead single-cell microorganism used in pet foods for palatability and nutrition. As an inactive yeast, it falls under tariff item 2102.20.00.
2102.20.00Torula Yeast Inactive Flakes
Torula yeast inactive flakes are grown on wood sugars, deactivated, and used as a meat-like flavouring in vegetarian products. The yeast cells are dead and inactive, providing a savoury taste. This product is classified under tariff item 2102.20.00 as other dead single-cell microorganisms.
2102.20.00Unprocessed Brewers Yeast Granules
Unprocessed brewers' yeast granules are a granular form of crude dried brewers' yeast, minimally processed post-brewing with no extraction of bitter compounds. The yeast cells are dead and inactive, retaining their natural cellular structure. This product falls under tariff item 2102.20.00 as inactive yeast.
2102.30.00Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda
A pure sodium bicarbonate-based prepared baking powder used as a leavening agent in cakes, cookies, and breads. It is specifically prepared for baking purposes to release carbon dioxide and falls under tariff item 2102.30.00 as a prepared baking powder.
2102.30.00Bob's Red Mill Baking Powder
An aluminum-free baking powder made with sodium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate, and cornstarch, ideal for gluten-free baking. It qualifies as a prepared leavening agent without restricted additives under tariff item 2102.30.00.
2102.30.00Calumet Baking Powder
A phosphate-based baking powder with pure ingredients, used as a leavening agent in baking. It falls under tariff item 2102.30.00 as a prepared baking powder, a Midwest baking favorite.
2102.30.00Clabber Girl Double Acting Baking Powder
A double-acting baking powder containing sodium bicarbonate, acid salts, and cornstarch that releases gas in two stages during baking. Classified under tariff item 2102.30.00 as a prepared baking powder designed for consistent leavening.
2102.30.00Davis Baking Powder
A traditional cream of tartar-based baking powder (potassium bitartrate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch) for superior rise in scones. It is a complete prepared baking powder mixture under tariff item 2102.30.00.
2102.30.00Featherweight Baking Powder
A low-sodium baking powder formulated with potassium bicarbonate for dietary baking needs. It is prepared specifically for leavening under tariff item 2102.30.00 and targeted at health food markets in small consumer packs.
2102.30.00Hometown Bulk Baking Powder
An institutional-size baking powder for commercial bakeries, available in 25-lb bags. It is a prepared baking powder under tariff item 2102.30.00, cost-effective for high-volume production.
2102.30.00Magic Baking Powder
A Canadian staple baking powder with sodium bicarbonate, phosphate, and cornstarch for reliable results. It is a standard prepared baking powder under tariff item 2102.30.00, available in iconic red tin packaging for retail.
2102.30.00Royal Baking Powder
A heritage brand double-acting baking powder for cakes and pastries, providing a complete leavening system. It falls under tariff item 2102.30.00 as a prepared baking powder, available in various sizes.
2102.30.00Rumford Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
A premium baking powder using calcium acid phosphate and sodium bicarbonate, phosphate-free alternative for clean-label products. It is a prepared leavening system under tariff item 2102.30.00, trusted in 1-lb cans for professional use.