Yeast Lees from Distilling from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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