Medicinal Potassium Salicylate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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