Pharmaceutical Salicylic Acid Crystals from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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