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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