Kombucha Starter Culture Liquid
Liquid SCOBY (symbiotic culture) and tea extract base for fermenting kombucha beverages commercially. Under 2106.90.99.73 as beverage manufacture prep, not yeast medicament or prepared enzymes. Requires fermentation post-import.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as finished kombucha
Fermented beverages containing alcohol classify in Chapter 22.
If inactive yeast extract form
Inactive yeasts for food use have specific heading 2102.
If pure black tea preparation
Tea-specific products excluded to heading 0902.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include microbial analysis to confirm it's a food prep, not live culture under 3003
• FDA prior notice mandatory; declare fermentation intent
• Avoid medicinal/dietetic claims per chapter note 1(g)
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