What is HS code 2102.20?

HS code 2102.20 covers: Inactive yeasts; other single-cell microorganisms, dead. It belongs to chapter 21 (Miscellaneous edible preparations) of the Harmonized System.

What is the US import duty for HS code 2102.20?

The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free - 6.4%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.

What is the UK commodity code for 2102.20?

The UK extends 2102.20 to 8 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2102200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.

Chapter 21 · Miscellaneous edible preparations · Section 4

HS Code 2102.20

Inactive yeasts; other single-cell microorganisms, dead

Heading 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders

US duty (general)

Free - 6.4%

US HTS lines

EU CN codes

UK commodity codes

Unit

US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1596 · updated 2026-09-10 · sources

United States - HTS lines under 2102.20

Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.

HTS code	Description	General	Special	Other	Unit
2102.20.20	Yeasts (except dried brewers' yeast)	6.4%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	20%	kg
2102.20.40	Dried brewers' yeast, crude	Free	-	Free	kg
2102.20.60	Other	3.2%	Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)	25%	kg

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Customs value (USD) Quantity (kg)

European Union - CN codes under 2102.20

Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.

CN code	Description
2102 20 11	In tablet, cube or similar form, or in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg	EU duty (TARIC) →
2102 20 19	Other	EU duty (TARIC) →
2102 20 90	Other	EU duty (TARIC) →
2102 20 00	Inactive yeasts; other single-cell micro-organisms, dead	EU duty (TARIC) →

United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2102.20

Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.

Commodity code	Description
2102 20 00 00	Inactive yeasts; other single-cell micro-organisms, dead	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 11 00	In tablet, cube or similar form, or in immediate packings of a net content not exceeding 1 kg	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 11 10	For feeding purpose	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 11 90	Other	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 19 00	Other	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 19 10	For feeding purpose	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 19 90	Other	UK duty & VAT →
2102 20 90 00	Other	UK duty & VAT →

Not a customs ruling. Classification is determined by the importing country's customs authority and depends on the exact product. This page is reference information from official published schedules, not legal advice. For a binding decision, request a ruling (US: CBP CROSS · UK: HMRC ATaR · EU: BTI).

Other subheadings in 2102

2102.00 2102 Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not includi 2102.10 Active yeasts 2102.20 Inactive yeasts; other single-cell microorganisms, dead 2102.30 Prepared baking powders

Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.