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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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