2103.90.40.00/Marmite Yeast Extract Spread/China

Marmite Yeast Extract Spread from China

Marmite is a thick, dark brown spread made from concentrated yeast extract obtained from brewer's yeast, typically spread on toast or used in cooking. It falls under HTS 2103.90.40.00 as a nonalcoholic preparation of yeast extract, distinct from sauces due to its concentrated paste form without being a ready-to-use sauce. This classification applies to pure yeast extract products not mixed into condiments or seasonings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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Import Tips

• Verify the product is purely yeast extract without alcohol or sauce characteristics to avoid reclassification; provide lab analysis confirming composition if requested by customs

• Ensure labeling distinguishes it from food preparations in Chapter 21 headings like 2106

• Label net weight and origin clearly to comply with FDA import requirements