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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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