Phenyl Salicylate (Salol) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Historical pharmaceutical use requires GMP documentation if USP grade; provide DSC thermal analysis for plasticizer applications; TSCA notification for new uses