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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Crystallinity confirmed by XRD; amorphous forms risk mixture classification
• Declare water content <1% to avoid solvent dissolution scrutiny