Microbial Rhamnolipid Polyether Surfactant from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Fermentation batch records prove microbial fatty substance origin vs synthetic
• Biotech import permits if live cultures present; pure isolate avoids