Nutritional Yeast Flakes from Canada
Nutritional yeast flakes are deactivated Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast grown on molasses, roasted, and flaked for use as a cheesy-flavored vegan seasoning. Classified under HTS 2102.20.60.00 as inactive yeast, it's valued for its B-vitamin content and umami flavor in plant-based diets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming no live yeast cells to prevent reclassification as active yeast
• Ensure nutritional labeling complies with FDA standards for B-vitamin fortified inactive yeasts
• Avoid packaging claims suggesting leavening ability, which could trigger active yeast scrutiny