Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) from China
Acetylsalicylic acid is the ester of salicylic acid with acetic acid, commonly known as aspirin, used as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory medication. It falls under HTS 2918.23.3000 as an ester of salicylic acid described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers certain pharmaceutical products. This classification applies to the pure chemical compound in bulk form for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with FDA import requirements for bulk pharmaceuticals including Certificate of Analysis; ensure proper labeling as a chemical substance not for direct retail; be aware of DEA scheduling if high purity for controlled applications