Isopropyl Salicylate from Japan
Isopropyl salicylate is an ester of salicylic acid used in cosmetic formulations and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Falls under HTS 2918.23.3000 per additional U.S. note 3 for pure, chemically defined salicylic acid derivatives. Bulk form for manufacturing use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with IFRA standards if destined for fragrance use; provide GC-MS analysis certificate for purity verification; note potential skin sensitization labeling requirements