Magnesium Salicylate Crystals
Magnesium salicylate is an inorganic salt of salicylic acid, used in anti-inflammatory medications and as an analytical reagent. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic acids are classified with the parent acid, placing it under tariff item 2918.21.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated into finished medicinal products
Medicaments in measured doses are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify magnesium salicylate under 2918.21.00 as a salt of salicylic acid
• Provide a certificate of analysis and intended use details
• If for pharmaceutical use, verify compliance with Health Canada
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.21.00
Calcium Salicylate Fine Chemical
Calcium salicylate is an inorganic salt of salicylic acid, used as a lubricant additive and pharmaceutical intermediate. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic acids are classified with the parent acid, placing it under tariff item 2918.21.00.
Choline Salicylate Solution 50%
Choline salicylate 50% aqueous solution is a salt of salicylic acid dissolved in water. Under Chapter 29 Note 1(d), products dissolved in water are classified with the parent compound, placing it under tariff item 2918.21.00.
Choline Salicylate Solution USP
Choline salicylate is the organic salt formed between choline and salicylic acid. As a salt of salicylic acid, it is classified under tariff item 2918.21.00, which covers salicylic acid and its salts, in accordance with Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(2).
Medicinal Potassium Salicylate
Potassium salicylate is an inorganic salt of salicylic acid, used in pharmaceutical applications. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic acids are classified with the parent organic compound, placing it under tariff item 2918.21.00.
Pharmaceutical Salicylic Acid Crystals
High-purity salicylic acid crystals are a separate chemically defined organic compound with a phenol carboxylic acid structure. They fall directly under tariff item 2918.21.00, which covers salicylic acid and its salts.
Potassium Salicylate Powder
Potassium salicylate powder is a water-soluble salt of salicylic acid, used in topical pain relief and as a chemical intermediate. Under Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic acids are classified with the parent acid, placing it under tariff item 2918.21.00.