Salicylic Acid USP Grade from China
Salicylic acid (2-hydroxybenzoic acid) is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid specifically described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, imported under HTS 2916.39.46.00. Widely used in skincare products, acne treatments, and as a pharmaceutical intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• USP grade requires Certificate of Analysis verifying pharmaceutical purity standards
• Classify as UN 1760 Corrosive Solid; proper DOT labeling mandatory
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg drums which may trigger different documentation