Pharmaceutical Salicylic Acid Crystals from Japan
High-purity salicylic acid crystals intended for compounding in medicinal creams and lotions for psoriasis and acne therapy. This fits HTS 2918.21.1000 as a separate chemically defined organic compound with phenol function, suitable for medicinal use without other oxygen functions. Chapter notes exclude only specific items like enzymes or coloring matters.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include intended medicinal end-use declaration and COA (Certificate of Analysis) showing low heavy metals
• Package in GMP-compliant containers to maintain sterility during import transit
• Watch for misdeclaration as cosmetic ingredient, which could trigger reclassification