Heading 2102

Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders

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Heading 2102 covers active and inactive yeasts, dead single-cell microorganisms other than vaccines of heading 3002, and prepared baking powders. It is split into active yeasts, inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms, and prepared baking powders, with the inactive group further split by dried brewers' yeast, other yeasts, and other dead microorganisms.

Products in this heading

Active dry baker's yeast
Fresh compressed baker's yeast
Active brewer's yeast
Inactive nutritional yeast
Dried brewers' yeast, crude
Prepared baking powder

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the product is active yeast, inactive yeast or dead single-cell microorganisms, or prepared baking powder.
For active yeast, the line is 2102.10.00.00.
For inactive yeast and dead microorganisms, separate dried brewers' yeast, crude from other yeasts and from other dead single-cell microorganisms.
Check that the product is not a vaccine of heading 3002, which is excluded from this heading.
Use the product's condition, live versus inactive or dead, and its end use to pick the line.

Often confused with

Instant coffee
Coffee extracts and concentrates are classified in heading 2101, not as yeast or baking powder.
Heading 2101
Prepared mustard
Mustard flour, meal and prepared mustard are condiments of heading 2103.
Heading 2103
Canned soup
Soups and broths are classified in heading 2104.
Heading 2104
Baking soda
Sodium bicarbonate is a separate chemical and is not prepared baking powder.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for active yeast?

Active yeasts are classified in 2102.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6.4%.

What is the duty on prepared baking powder?

Prepared baking powders are classified in 2102.30.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.

How do I classify inactive yeast and dead single-cell microorganisms?

Dried brewers' yeast, crude is 2102.20.40.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other yeasts except dried brewers' yeast are 2102.20.20.00 at 6.4%, and other dead single-cell microorganisms are 2102.20.60.00 at 3.2%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.