Autolyzed Yeast Extract
Autolyzed yeast extract is a savory flavoring ingredient produced by allowing yeast cells to break down via enzymes, releasing glutamic acid for an intense umami taste. It is commonly used in snacks, soups, and processed foods as a natural flavor enhancer. This product qualifies under tariff item 2103.90.90 as an 'other' sauce preparation or condiment, not formulated as a finished sauce.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is mixed with other seasonings or spices
Mixed condiments and seasonings are classified separately under this sibling item.
If sold as a food supplement rather than a flavoring
Food preparations not elsewhere specified may apply if marketed for nutritional purposes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is labeled as a food ingredient, not a finished sauce, to support classification under 2103.90.90
• Verify the yeast extract is nonalcoholic and free of meat or fish content exceeding 20% to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Keep certificates of analysis showing enzyme breakdown and glutamic acid content for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 2103.90.90
Anchovy Paste Sauce
Anchovy paste sauce is a smooth, savory sauce made from ground anchovies, olive oil, and garlic, commonly used in Italian cooking such as puttanesca. It is a sauce preparation derived from fish, but does not contain more than 20% by weight of fish, so it is not classified in Chapter 16. It falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Bonito Flake Dashi Sauce
Bonito flake dashi sauce is a liquid or concentrated sauce made by steeping bonito flakes (dried fish) in water, essential for Japanese broths. As a fish-derived sauce preparation with fish content below 20%, it is excluded from Chapter 16. It is classified under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Brewer's Yeast Extract Powder
Brewer's yeast extract powder is a dehydrated, powdered form of yeast extract derived from brewer's yeast, used as a flavor enhancer in industrial food production. It has a high umami content and is added to soups, sauces, and savory snacks. This product falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as an 'other' preparation, given its powdered form and use as a condiment base.
Cenovis Yeast Extract Spread
Cenovis yeast extract spread is a Swiss product made from concentrated brewer's yeast extract, rich in B vitamins and used as a savory spread on bread or in soups. It is a thick, paste-like preparation intended for direct consumption as a condiment. This product is classified under tariff item 2103.90.90 as an 'other' sauce or condiment preparation, not a finished sauce.
Ceviche Sauce Mix
Ceviche sauce mix is a prepared sauce base for ceviche, made with fish broth, lime, and chilies, derived from fish extracts. It is a sauce preparation with fish content below 20%, excluding it from Chapter 16. This product falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Colatura di Alici
Colatura di alici is an Italian anchovy essence sauce, fermented from small fish in barrels, similar to ancient garum. It is a fish-derived sauce with fish content below 20%, so it is not classified in Chapter 16. It falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.