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
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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