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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%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

• 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