Microbial Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant from Japan
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 — 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
• 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