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Yeasts, Dead Single-Cell Micro-Organisms & Baking Powders

Name: Yeasts, Dead Single-Cell Micro-Organisms & Baking Powders (SITC 09860) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 09860Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $38.3M; YTD $280.7M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $15.4M

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U.S. imports of yeasts, dead single-cell micro-organisms & baking powders (SITC 09860) totaled $38.3M in July 2026, traded with 55 countries.

Importers of Yeasts, Dead Single-Cell Micro-Organisms & Baking Powders paid $2.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $14.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Active baker's yeast, inactive (nutritional) yeast, dead single-cell micro-organisms used as feed or food additives, and prepared baking powders occupy this heading — products that serve distinct end-use sectors from commercial baking to dietary supplements. Active yeasts are perishable and temperature-sensitive, making cold-chain integrity a critical logistics consideration that affects both product viability and customs admissibility. Nutritional yeast and dead micro-organisms used as food ingredients are subject to FDA review, while those destined for animal feed may require AAFCO-compliant labeling.

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1.1K shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$38.3MYoY · Pro

Exports

$15.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$48.4M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 81 of 337 in section 0

Share of section 0 imports0.27%

Basic heading 09860 · $38.3M of $14.4B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

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Canada and Mexico together supply 61% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical classification distinction between active and inactive yeast for import purposes?

Active yeasts are living organisms capable of fermentation and are primarily used in baking and brewing; inactive (dead) yeasts have been heat-treated and are used as flavor enhancers, nutritional supplements, or animal feed ingredients. The distinction matters for both classification and regulatory routing — active yeast may face additional scrutiny regarding viability on arrival, while inactive yeast used as a food ingredient triggers standard FDA FSMA supplier verification requirements.

Do baking powders face any special admissibility requirements at US ports?

Prepared baking powders are regulated as food ingredients by FDA and require Prior Notice filing and FSVP documentation. Importers should also verify that the leavening acid components (e.g., sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate) comply with FDA's GRAS or food additive approval status, as formulations common in some export markets may use agents not approved for use in US food products.