Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid with ortho-hydroxy group, used in acne treatments and aspirin synthesis. Classified in HTS 2915.90.20.00 as aromatic saturated acid.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If o-hydroxybenzoic acid specifically
Tariff may have specific subheading for salicylic under phenols in some interpretations.
If in finished medicinal preparations
Medicaments exclude pure APIs per chapter note 2(e) for immunologicals, but extends.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA OTC drug monograph for acne treatments (max 2% concentration)
• USP grade certification required for pharmaceutical imports
• Avoid declaring as 'aspirin intermediate' which may trigger drug classification
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Benzoic Acid
Benzoic acid (C6H5COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used as a food preservative, in pharmaceuticals, and as a chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as a saturated aromatic monocarboxylic acid, distinct from its derivatives or anhydrides.
o-Toluic Acid
o-Toluic acid (2-methylbenzoic acid) is a substituted aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Classified under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as an aromatic 'other' saturated monocarboxylic acid.
Phenylacetic Acid
Phenylacetic acid (C6H5CH2COOH) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in penicillin synthesis and as a flavoring agent. Falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as a saturated aromatic acid, structurally alpha-toluic acid.
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic acid (hydroxyphenylacetic acid) is an alpha-hydroxy aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in skincare and antibiotics. Classifies under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as aromatic saturated monocarboxylic acid.
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
4-Hydroxybenzoic acid is a phenolic aromatic monocarboxylic acid used as preservative (paraben precursor) in cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2915.90.20.00 for aromatic monocarboxylic acids.
Naphthoic Acid
1-Naphthoic acid is a bicyclic aromatic monocarboxylic acid used in dye intermediates and pharmaceuticals. Under HTS 2915.90.20.00 as other aromatic monocarboxylic acid.