2103.90.40.00/Marmite Yeast Extract Spread/Germany

Marmite Yeast Extract Spread from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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