Cenovis Yeast Extract Spread from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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