Medicinal Potassium Salicylate from Germany
Potassium salt of salicylic acid, BP/USP grade for use in effervescent tablets and oral analgesics. Falls under 2918.21.1000 as per note 3(C)(1) classifying inorganic salts of organic acids with the parent compound when medicinal. Phenol function defines its precise placement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide pharmacopeial monograph compliance and solubility test results
• Ensure no anti-caking agents render it non-general use per chapter note (f)
• File prior notice via FDA system for smooth CBP clearance