Organic Filter Cake from Antibiotic Fermentation from Japan
Wet filter cake from biomass separation in antibiotic production, containing mycelium, unconverted sugars, and organic acids. Chemical industry waste under 3825.61.00.00 due to predominant organic composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Microbiological testing to rule out pathogenic contamination
• FDA import alert screening for antibiotic production wastes
• Moisture analysis to confirm organic solids content