HS HEADING 2102

Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders

HEADING

2102

CHAPTER

In plain English

This category covers various edible preparations, specifically focusing on yeasts and other single-celled microorganisms, whether they are alive or dead, along with prepared baking powders. The classification separates active yeasts from inactive yeasts and other dead microorganisms, while also distinguishing these items from prepared baking powders.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2102.10

Yeasts; active

2102.20

Yeasts; inactive, other single-cell micro-organisms, dead

2102.30

Baking powders; prepared

Chapter 21 classification notes

Large catch-all chapter. Food supplements, sports-nutrition products, and functional-food powders typically sit in 2106.90. Many destinations impose a supplement-registration step (e.g., Health Canada NHPD, Singapore HSA).

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Protein powders: 2106.10 (concentrate) or 2106.90 (formulated supplement). Coffee creamers: Chapter 04 if > 60% dairy, Chapter 21 otherwise. Cocoa-based 2106 preparations may shift to Chapter 18 if cocoa-powder-dominant.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

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