Methyl Salicylate USP
Methyl salicylate is the methyl ester of salicylic acid, used as a topical analgesic in liniments and as a flavoring agent. Classified under HTS 2918.23.3000 as a salicylic acid ester meeting additional U.S. note 3 criteria for pharmaceutical-grade organic chemicals. This bulk chemical form is distinguished from formulated topical preparations.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily as fragrance in perfumery
When principal use shifts to fragrance compound rather than pharmaceutical intermediate, classification moves to Chapter 33 for mixtures of odoriferous substances.
If imported as formulated liniment base
Prepared mixtures containing methyl salicylate for direct application classified as chemical preparations in Chapter 38 rather than pure esters.
If part of formulated topical medication
Medicinal preparations containing methyl salicylate in dosage form fall under Chapter 30 headings for medicaments.
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Related Products under HTS 2918.23.30.00
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
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.
Ethyl Salicylate
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.
Isopropyl Salicylate
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.
Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl salicylate, ester of salicylic acid and benzyl alcohol, functions as a UV absorber in cosmetics and fixative in perfumes. Classified in HTS 2918.23.3000 as pure salicylic acid ester under note 3 specifications. Bulk chemical for formulation industries.
Phenyl Salicylate (Salol)
Phenyl salicylate, also known as salol, is the phenyl ester of salicylic acid used as an antiseptic and plasticizer. HTS 2918.23.3000 classification applies to this pure chemical under additional U.S. note 3 for section VI products. Primarily industrial chemical applications.
Magnesium Salicylate
Magnesium salicylate is the magnesium salt of salicylic acid used in analgesic formulations. Falls under HTS 2918.23.3000 as a salt of salicylic acid ester per chapter note classification rules and additional U.S. note 3. Bulk pharmaceutical chemical form.