Magnesium Salicylate Crystals from Japan
Magnesium salicylate crystals are used in anti-inflammatory medications and as analytical reagents, fitting HTS 2918.21.5000 as other salicylic acid salts. Chapter 29 classification prioritizes the phenol-function carboxylic acid structure over metal content per classification notes.
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
• Crystallinity confirmed by XRD; amorphous forms risk mixture classification
• Declare water content <1% to avoid solvent dissolution scrutiny