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Nutritional Yeast Seasoning Flakes

Deactivated yeast flakes fortified with B-vitamins, used as a cheesy flavor topping. Classified 2106.90.99 since not medicinal yeast (3003) or basic spice.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+7.5%13.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%—6.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%—6.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%—6.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%—6.4%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

2106.90.99.71Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin
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2106.90.99.72Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets
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2106.90.99.73Other
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2106.90.99.75Non-dairy coffee whiteners
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2106.90.99.80Other cream or milk substitutes
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2106.90.99.85Confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents (e.g., saccharin) instead of sugar
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2106.90.99.87Herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs
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2106.90.99.88Flavored honey
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2106.90.99.90Canned
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2106.90.99.95Frozen
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2106.90.99.97Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets
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2106.90.99.98Other
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2102.20Lower: 13.2% vs 13.9%

If inactive yeast for food prep use

Inactive yeasts have specific heading 2102.

3003Lower: 10% vs 13.9%

If medicinal yeast cultures

Pharma yeasts in Chapter 30.

0712.90Higher: 18.3% vs 13.9%

If dried vegetable blend

Veg-heavy flakes may go to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm deactivated status to avoid live yeast regs (FDA bio)

• B12 fortification ok for food, not drug claims

• Quota-free unlike 2103.90.74 mixes

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