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Microbial Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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