About HS Code 210210
This HS code covers active yeasts, which are living microorganisms essential for fermentation processes across various industries. Primarily, they are crucial for baking (leavening bread), brewing (producing alcohol in beer and wine), and other biotechnological applications. The global trade in active yeasts is significant, driven by the constant demand from commercial bakeries, breweries, wineries, and even home consumers. Importers are typically food manufacturers, beverage producers, and distributors who require reliable and high-quality yeast strains for their production processes. Exporters are often specialized biotechnology companies and large-scale yeast producers that have developed efficient cultivation and packaging methods to maintain yeast viability during transport and storage.
Products Under This Code
Baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, wine yeast, active dry yeast, instant yeast, fresh yeast, nutritional yeast (active), distiller's yeast
Real World Examples
Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast, Saf-Instant Yeast, Red Star Yeast, Lalvin Wine Yeast
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with 210220 (inactive yeasts) if the 'active' status is not clearly defined, or with 3002 (microbial cultures) if it's a highly specialized strain for non-food applications.
Products Classified Under 2102.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Food & Beverages industry.
Trade Overview
France, the United States, and China are major producers and exporters of active yeasts, with global demand from the food and beverage industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 210210?
HS code 210210 covers: Yeasts; active. This HS code covers active yeasts, which are living microorganisms essential for fermentation processes across various industries. Primarily, they are crucial for baking (leavening bread), brewing (producing alcohol in beer and wine), and other biotechnological applications. The global trade in active yeasts is significant, driven by the constant demand from commercial bakeries, breweries, wineries, and even home consumers. Importers are typically food manufacturers, beverage producers, and distributors who require reliable and high-quality yeast strains for their production processes. Exporters are often specialized biotechnology companies and large-scale yeast producers that have developed efficient cultivation and packaging methods to maintain yeast viability during transport and storage.
What products fall under HS code 210210?
Baker's yeast, brewer's yeast, wine yeast, active dry yeast, instant yeast, fresh yeast, nutritional yeast (active), distiller's yeast
What are common misclassifications for HS code 210210?
Can be confused with 210220 (inactive yeasts) if the 'active' status is not clearly defined, or with 3002 (microbial cultures) if it's a highly specialized strain for non-food applications.
How is HS code 210210 structured?
HS code 210210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (21) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.