The CAAR Mumbai has classified Vistacell H under Tariff Item 21022000, ruling it as inactive yeast instead of an animal feed preparation under Heading 2309. This classification carries implications for tax obligations.
CAAR Mumbai Classifies Hydrolysed Yeast Feed Additive Under Tariff Item 21022000
The Customs Authority for Advanced Rulings (CAAR) in Mumbai has officially classified Vistacell H as an inactive yeast, aligning it under Tariff Item 21022000 rather than categorizing it as an animal feed preparation under Heading 2309. This decision directly impacts the duty structure applicable to the product.
The ruling clarifies the product's regulatory parameters, indicating that different classifications entail distinct tariff liabilities. The decision was based on specific assessments of the product's use and composition.
Practitioners dealing in food and feed additives should closely examine this classification and consider the resulting tax implications, particularly in terms of applicable tariff obligations.
Citations
- CAAR Mumbai Ruling (2026)
