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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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