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Microbial Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant from Germany

Rhamnolipids produced by Pseudomonas bacteria fermentation, serving as eco-friendly non-ionic surfactants for bioremediation and cleaning. Explicitly covered as microbial-origin fatty substances under this code.

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

Include biotech production records proving microbial (not synthetic) origin

Demonstrate compliance with surface tension reduction to 45 dyne/cm threshold

Avoid pharmaceutical claims to prevent FDA pre-clearance requirements