Salicylic Acid API for Keratolytic Use
Salicylic acid API is a pure, chemically defined organic compound used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient. It is classified under tariff item 2918.21.00 as salicylic acid, regardless of its intended medicinal application.
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 the API is mixed with excipients for medicinal use
Medicaments in bulk form are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the API under 2918.21.00 as salicylic acid
• Provide a certificate of analysis and manufacturing details
• Ensure the product is not formulated as a medicament, which would fall under Chapter 30
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).
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.
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.