Ethyl Salicylate from China
Ethyl salicylate, the ethyl ester of salicylic acid, serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and fragrance production. It qualifies for HTS 2918.23.3000 under additional U.S. note 3 as a chemically defined salicylic acid ester. Bulk chemical form for industrial processing distinguishes it from consumer products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet indicating reproductive toxicity warnings; ensure proper venting for flammable liquid shipments; verify if subject to TSCA inventory requirements for chemical intermediates