Methyl Salicylate USP from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide USP certificate and purity analysis for pharmaceutical grade verification; ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling for irritant properties; check state restrictions on wintergreen oil concentrations in consumer products