Yeast Lees from Distilling from China
Yeast lees are the sediment from fermented wash in spirit distillation, rich in proteins and B-vitamins. As distilling waste under HTS 2303.30.00.00, it's dried and used in aquaculture and monogastric feeds. This byproduct supports circular economy practices in distilleries.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify yeast strain and fermentation purity to comply with biotech import rules
• Provide lab assays for heavy metals, as lees can concentrate contaminants
• Ship frozen or dehydrated to maintain viability for specialty feed markets