Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Inactive Yeast Granules from Japan
Granulated inactive Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast serves as a seasoning in spreads and snacks, deactivated to prevent fermentation. It fits HTS 2102.20.20.00 for inactive yeasts used in culinary applications, not brewing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain viability test certificates proving <1 CFU/g for inactive classification
• Use food-grade packaging to meet sanitary import standards
• Monitor for gluten contamination if sourced from malt media