Torula Inactive Yeast for Pet Food from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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