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Nutritional Yeast Flakes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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