Sodium Salicylate USP
Sodium salicylate is the sodium salt of salicylic acid, a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid and phenol function. It falls under HTS 2918.21.5000 as 'other' salicylic acid salts, distinct from pure salicylic acid classified elsewhere in the subheading. This pharmaceutical-grade product is used in analgesics and anti-inflammatory formulations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in dosage form for retail sale
Pharmaceutical preparations containing sodium salicylate as active ingredient shift to Chapter 30.
If pure salicylic acid without salt formation
Pure salicylic acid (not its salts) has specific classification earlier in the same subheading.
If containing >5% solvents or impurities
Chemical preparations with significant additives fall under mixtures of Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity and USP standards to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Label as 'pharmaceutical chemical intermediate' with hazard warnings; comply with TSCA for US entry
Related Products under HTS 2918.21.50.00
Potassium Salicylate Powder
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.
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.
Magnesium Salicylate Crystals
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.
Choline Salicylate Solution 50%
Choline salicylate 50% aqueous solution is a chemically defined product of salicylic acid with choline base, classified under HTS 2918.21.5000 per Chapter 29 note 3(C)(2) for organic salts. Qualifies under note (d) for water dissolution solely for safety/transport.