Sodium Salicylate USP from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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