Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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