Microbial Rhamnolipid Polyether Surfactant from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Fermentation batch records prove microbial fatty substance origin vs synthetic
• Biotech import permits if live cultures present; pure isolate avoids