Debaryomyces Inactive Yeast Biomass from Canada
Inactive Debaryomyces hansenii yeast biomass used in fermented food flavorings like cheese rinds. Falls under HTS 2102.20.20.00 for other inactive yeasts and dead single-cell microorganisms.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include strain-specific documentation for novel food approval in some markets
• Ensure biomass is fully inactivated to avoid biotech import restrictions
• Package in nitrogen-flushed bags for oxidative stability