Debaryomyces Inactive Yeast Biomass from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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