Phenyl Salicylate (Salol) from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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