Calcium Salicylate Fine Chemical

Calcium salicylate serves as a lubricant additive in engine oils and a pharmaceutical intermediate, derived directly from salicylic acid. HTS 2918.21.5000 covers this as 'other' salts per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(1) on inorganic salts of organic acids classified with the organic component. Chemically defined without disqualifying impurities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3811.21.00Same rate: 41.5%

If already added to lubricating oils

Prepared lubricant additives containing >70% petroleum oils fall under Chapter 38.

2833.29Lower: 13.7% vs 41.5%

If misclassified as simple metal carboxylate

Chapter 28 inorganic salts exclude complex organic phenol-function compounds.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If diluted with anti-dusting agents beyond Chapter 29(g) limits

Excess additives render it a chemical preparation rather than pure salt.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit FTIR/assay reports confirming salicylate structure and calcium content

For lubricant use, provide end-use statement to prevent Chapter 27 petroleum additive classification