Salicylic Acid USP from Japan
Salicylic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group (-OH) on the benzene ring, classifying it as a carboxylic acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen functions. It falls under HTS 2918.19.20.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for this specific aromatic compound. Used primarily in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics for its keratolytic properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity meets USP standards with Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to avoid reclassification as technical grade
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) as it's hazardous; ensure proper Hazard Class 8 labeling for transport
• Confirm compliance with additional U.S. note 3 to section VI; misclassification to 2918.19.15 could trigger higher duties