Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Inactive Yeast Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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