Sodium Salicylate USP Powder
The sodium salt of salicylic acid, USP grade, used medicinally for anti-inflammatory and analgesic purposes, such as in rheumatoid arthritis treatments. Classified under HTS 2918.21.1000 per chapter notes on salts of organic acids staying with the parent compound when suitable for medicine. Its phenol function without other oxygen groups confirms chapter 29 placement.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for technical or food preservation grades
Non-medicinal sodium salicylate used in dyes or preservatives goes to the general salicylic salts category.
If classified by nitrogen function due to impurities
Chapter notes prioritize last numerical heading, but significant nitrated impurities might shift to nitrogen-function acids.
If part of immunological or serum products
Excluded from chapter 29 by notes if used in immunological products of heading 3002.
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USP Grade Salicylic Acid
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Pharmaceutical Salicylic Acid Crystals
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.
Medicinal Potassium Salicylate
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Salicylic Acid API for Keratolytic Use
Active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) salicylic acid for keratolytic medicinal products treating corns and calluses. HTS 2918.21.1000 applies to this pure compound suitable for medicine, with phenol carboxylic acid structure. Notes confirm classification over mixtures unless specified otherwise.
Choline Salicylate Solution USP
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Sterile Salicylic Acid for Injection
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