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Calcium Salicylate Fine Chemical from Japan

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.

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

• Submit FTIR/assay reports confirming salicylate structure and calcium content

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