Bulk Crude Brewers Yeast Flakes
Flaked crude dried brewers' yeast derived straight from fermentation tanks, retaining natural bitterness and impurities typical of the brewing process. Classified under HTS 2102.20.40.00 due to its inactive state and lack of refinement, distinguishing it from food-grade versions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fortified with vitamins or minerals for dietary supplements
Addition of nutritional additives moves it to food preparations not elsewhere specified in 2106.
If the yeast remains active rather than heat-killed
Active yeasts for baking or fermentation are in a distinct subheading from inactive crude products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'crude, not for human consumption' to prevent FDA reclassification during customs inspection
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) confirming inactive status and crude nature to comply with CBP entry requirements
• Watch for duty drawbacks if re-exported as part of pet food formulations; declare accurately to avoid penalties
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Crude Dried Brewers Yeast Powder
This is crude dried brewers' yeast produced directly from the beer brewing process, containing high levels of proteins, vitamins, and minerals in an unrefined form. It falls under HTS 2102.20.40.00 as inactive, dead single-cell microorganisms specifically identified as crude brewers' yeast, not further processed or purified for food or feed use.
Unprocessed Brewers Yeast Granules
Granular form of crude dried brewers' yeast, minimally processed post-brewing with no extraction of bitter compounds. It qualifies for HTS 2102.20.40.00 as dead brewers' yeast in its raw, unpurified state used primarily in animal nutrition.
Crude Brewery Yeast Waste Powder
Powdered waste stream from breweries comprising dried crude brewers' yeast, unwashed and containing adjunct residues. Fits HTS 2102.20.40.00 precisely as the crude form before any cleaning or activation processes.
Raw Dried Beer Yeast Biomass
Biomass consisting of crude dried brewers' yeast harvested from brewery effluents, in powder form with full cellular debris. Under HTS 2102.20.40.00 for its specific identity as crude, inactive brewers' yeast excluding refined extracts.