Saccharomyces cerevisiae Active Dry Yeast from China
Active dry yeast derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly used for bread baking and fermentation processes. It falls under HTS 2102.10.00.00 as active yeast capable of fermentation when rehydrated. This product is sold in granular form for both home and commercial baking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify viability through lab testing upon import to confirm active status; ensure packaging prevents moisture exposure to maintain cell activity
• Provide certificates of analysis showing live cell count to avoid reclassification as dead yeast