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U.S. imports of active yeasts (HS 210210) totaled $24.6M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Importers of Active Yeasts paid $840K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataActive yeast — including baker's yeast in fresh, dried, or cream form — is a foundational input for commercial baking, brewing, and fermentation industries, and all US imports enter under a single tariff line (2102100000). Canada and Mexico are the top suppliers, with proximity and cold-chain infrastructure making North American sourcing the default for perishable fresh yeast formats. Shelf-stable dried active yeast from more distant origins competes on price and volume. FDA regulates active yeast as a food ingredient, and importers should ensure foreign manufacturing facilities are registered and that product specifications — particularly moisture content and viability — match label claims.
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No — all active yeast, regardless of physical form (compressed fresh yeast, cream yeast, or dried active yeast), is classified under the single 10-digit line 2102100000. However, form does affect practical import logistics: fresh and cream yeast require refrigerated transport and have short shelf lives, making proximity of supply a key sourcing factor, while dried active yeast tolerates ambient shipping and longer lead times.
Importers should confirm cell viability (typically expressed as colony-forming units or leavening activity), moisture content, and absence of contaminating microorganisms. For baker's yeast, leavening performance under standard dough conditions is the commercial benchmark. Certificates of analysis from the manufacturer and compliance with FDA food-grade standards are standard documentation requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $13.6M | $2.1M | -$11.5M |
| MEXICO | $6.1M | $57K | -$6.1M |
| EGYPT | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| BELGIUM | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $756K | $13K | -$743K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2102100000 | YEASTS, ACTIVE | $24.6M | 16.33% | $840K |
YEASTS, ACTIVE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2102100000 | YEASTS, ACTIVE | $2.8M |
YEASTS, ACTIVE
601.8K kg
FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 210690
SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI
HS 210390
COFFEE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES ETC. & PREP THEREFROM
HS 210111
TOMATO KETCHUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
HS 210320
SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR
HS 210410
ICE CREAM AND OTHER EDIBLE ICE, WITH COCOA OR NOT
HS 210500
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT HURON, MI | $8.7M | $594K | -$8.1M |
| LAREDO, TX | $5.9M | $57K | -$5.8M |
| DETROIT, MI | $1.4M | $680K | -$684K |