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

31.5%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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