Torula Inactive Yeast for Pet Food from China
Torula inactive yeast (Candida utilis) is a dead single-cell microorganism used in pet foods for palatability and nutrition. HTS 2102.20.20.00 covers such inactive yeasts in food applications, excluding vaccines or active forms.
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
• Comply with AAFCO guidelines and provide pet food ingredient specs for FDA import alert avoidance
• Label as 'inactive' to differentiate from active probiotics in animal feeds
• Test for moisture content to ensure stability during shipping