Salicylic Acid from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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