Phenyl Salicylate (Salol) from Germany
Phenyl salicylate, also known as salol, possesses a mild aromatic odor used in some flavor and fragrance applications. Falls under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 carboxylic acid classification. Historically used in oral care flavors.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Distinguish from pharmaceutical-grade salol with flavor-specific documentation
• Include olfactory evaluation confirming aromatic character for classification
• Avoid medicinal packaging that could trigger Chapter 30 pharmaceutical classification