Brewer's Yeast Extract Powder

Powdered extract derived from brewer's yeast, used as a flavor enhancer in industrial food production with high umami content. Falls under HTS 2103.90.40.00 for nonalcoholic yeast extract preparations, excluding sauces as it's a bulk ingredient powder. Not for retail as infant food.

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.

2102.20Lower: 13.2% vs 20.7%

If inactive dry yeasts rather than extract

Inactive yeasts classify under 2102, separate from extracted preparations

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 20.7%

If for animal feed use

Yeast extracts for animal nutrition fall under prepared animal feeds in 2309

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk shipments require commercial invoice specifying purity percentage; test for moisture content to prevent spoilage claims

Differentiate from medicinal yeast in 3003 via end-use declaration

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