Inactive Yeast for Vegan Cheese Flavor from China
Inactive yeast flakes or powder mimicking parmesan cheese flavor in vegan products, fully deactivated for shelf stability. HTS 2102.20.20.00 applies to such inactive single-cell yeasts in food use.
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
• Highlight 'nutritional yeast' labeling but confirm inactive status for tariff
• Provide vitamin fortification details if claiming health benefits
• Test for heavy metals common in yeast growth media