Lager Beer Active Yeast from Japan
Bottom-fermenting active yeast for lager beers, producing clean flavors at low temperatures. Classified HTS 2102.10.00.00 for active brewing yeasts. Supplied in pure culture form for brewery pitching.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use sterile packaging and declare as pure culture; cold chain mandatory
• Common issue: contamination claims during customs inspection