Potassium Salicylate Powder from Japan
Potassium salicylate is a water-soluble salt of salicylic acid used in topical pain relief formulations and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2918.21.5000 as 'other' salicylic acid salts per Chapter 29 notes on organic salts following the parent acid classification. Meets criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
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
• Include assay certificate showing >98% purity to distinguish from preparations
• Declare exact cation (K+) content; mismatches trigger lab testing at entry