Medicinal Grade Phenyl Salicylate USP from Japan
Phenyl salicylate, commonly known as Salol, is a salicylate ester used in pharmaceuticals for its analgesic and antipyretic properties. This USP-grade product meets pharmacopeial standards for purity and is suitable for medicinal formulations like tablets and ointments. It falls under HTS 2918.23.1000 as salol specifically prepared for medicinal use per chapter 29 notes on organic 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
• Provide USP or equivalent pharmacopeial certificates to verify medicinal suitability and purity standards
• Include FDA Drug Master File (DMF) references if used in US drug formulations to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient stability data; include stabilizer details as allowed under chapter note (f)