United States to Zimbabwe Trade Analysis
for Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders
Detailed tariff information for Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders imports
Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell microorganisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading 3002); prepared baking powders Tariff Rate
Stable with slight increase of 3% from previous year
Special Rates
Preferential Rate under SADC Protocol
0%
Applicable only if imported under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Trade Protocol with proper documentation and certificate of origin.
Additional Information
No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Zimbabwe Trade Agreement Boosts Yeast Exports
A new bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Zimbabwe has facilitated an increase in the export of prepared baking powders and active yeasts from the US to Zimbabwe, focusing on supporting Zimbabwe's growing bakery industry.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement is expected to increase US exports of HS Code 2102 products to Zimbabwe by 15% over the next year, strengthening trade ties.
Zimbabwe Imposes Temporary Import Restrictions on Inactive Yeasts
Zimbabwe has introduced temporary import restrictions on inactive yeasts and other single-cell microorganisms from the US to protect local producers amid rising domestic production capacity.
2023-09-22
Impact: US exporters may face a decline in demand for inactive yeasts in Zimbabwe, potentially redirecting trade to other African markets.
US Aid Program Includes Yeast Products for Zimbabwean Agriculture
As part of a US agricultural aid program, shipments of active yeasts for animal feed production have been sent to Zimbabwe to support livestock farming initiatives.
2023-08-10
Impact: This aid program is likely to temporarily increase the volume of HS Code 2102 products entering Zimbabwe duty-free, benefiting US exporters in the short term.
Policy Updates
Zimbabwe Revises Tariff Structure for HS Code 2102 Products
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance has revised tariffs on imported yeasts and prepared baking powders, increasing duties by 5% to encourage local production while maintaining exemptions for aid-related imports from the US.
Date: 2023-09-01
US Extends GSP Benefits for Zimbabwe on Select HS Code 2102 Items
The United States has extended Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) benefits for Zimbabwe, allowing duty-free imports of certain active yeasts and baking powders to support food security initiatives.
