2102.20.60.00/Torula Yeast Inactive Flakes/Japan

Torula Yeast Inactive Flakes from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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