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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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