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Yeast Lipid Surfactant from Japan

Yeast lipid surfactant is a sophorolipid surfactant produced by yeast fermentation, of microbial origin for bioremediation. It functions as a non-ionic surface-active agent. Classified under 3402.42.90 as an 'other' non-ionic surfactant.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

6.5%

Import Tips

• Provide fermentation and purification documentation to demonstrate the microbial origin and non-ionic nature

• Include surface tension test results to confirm Chapter 34 Note 3 compliance

• Check if environmental approvals are needed for bioremediation applications in Canada