Cenovis Yeast Extract Spread from China
Cenovis is a Swiss yeast extract spread rich in B vitamins, made from concentrated brewer's yeast extract for use on bread or in soups. It qualifies for HTS 2103.90.40.00 as a nonalcoholic yeast extract preparation, not a sauce due to its extract purity and paste consistency. Commonly imported for health food markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown to prove yeast extract purity >90%; avoid misdeclaration as sauce which changes duty
• Comply with nutritional labeling for vitamin claims under FDA rules