Torula Yeast Inactive Flakes

Inactive Torula yeast (Candida utilis) flakes are grown on wood sugars, deactivated, and used as a meat-like flavoring in vegetarian products. Classified in HTS 2102.20.60.00 as other dead single-cell microorganisms for food use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2102.20.40Lower: 17.5% vs 20.7%

If specifically 'other single-cell microorganisms, dead'

Torula may classify separately if distinguished from yeast in statistical notes.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 20.7%

If marketed for pet food flavoring

Single-cell protein yeasts for animal consumption shift to dog/cat food preparations.

0713.10.20Higher: 35% vs 20.7%

If dried peas with yeast coating

Legume-based products with yeast primarily classify by base ingredient in Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify microorganism species (Candida utilis) in import docs to confirm non-pathogenic status

Provide growth substrate documentation (e.g

wood hydrolysates) for traceability

Test for mycotoxins common in fungal yeasts grown on plant substrates

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Deactivated Yeast Extract Powder

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