Phenyl Salicylate (Salol) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Historical pharmaceutical use requires GMP documentation if USP grade; provide DSC thermal analysis for plasticizer applications; TSCA notification for new uses