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Microbial Rhamnolipid Polyether Surfactant from Germany

Biosurfactant polyether from microbial fermentation of vegetable oils, non-ionic for bioremediation and green cleaners. Qualifies per note 2 as fatty substance-derived organic surface-active polyether. 3402.42.20.10 covers microbial origin polyethers.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Fermentation batch records prove microbial fatty substance origin vs synthetic

Biotech import permits if live cultures present; pure isolate avoids