Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil)
Methyl salicylate, also known as wintergreen oil, is the methyl ester of salicylic acid. It is a chemically defined organic compound with a characteristic wintergreen odour, used as a flavouring agent and in topical analgesic preparations. It is classified as an ester of salicylic acid under tariff item 2918.23.00.
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 the product is a natural essential oil of wintergreen
Natural essential oils are classified in Chapter 33, not as chemically defined esters.
If mixed with other flavouring substances for beverage production
Mixtures of odoriferous substances for the food industry fall under heading 33.02.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is a pure, chemically defined ester of salicylic acid; mixtures may be classified elsewhere
• If used as a flavouring agent, verify whether additional food and drug regulations apply
• Keep a certificate of analysis to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.23.00
Amyl Salicylate
Amyl salicylate is a mixture of pentyl salicylate isomers, an ester of salicylic acid with a herbal-fruity odor used in cologne and fruit flavors. As a mixture of isomers of the same organic compound, it falls under this tariff item per chapter note 1(b).
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin, is the acetic acid ester of salicylic acid. It is a chemically defined organic compound used as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory medication. Although it is an ester of salicylic acid, it is classified under a more specific heading due to its therapeutic use.
Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid and benzyl alcohol, used as a fixative in floral perfumes. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under this tariff item for other esters of salicylic acid.
Bornyl Salicylate
Bornyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid and borneol, with a piney-herbal odor used in forest fragrance accords. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under this tariff item for other esters of salicylic acid.
Choline Salicylate
Choline salicylate is the choline salt of salicylic acid, used in oral pain relief gels for dental applications. It is a chemically defined organic salt of a salicylic acid ester. It is classified under tariff item 2918.23.00 as a salt of an ester of salicylic acid.
Cinnamyl Salicylate
Cinnamyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid and cinnamyl alcohol, with a sweet-balsamic cinnamon odor used in oriental fragrances. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under this tariff item for other esters of salicylic acid.