Choline Salicylate from Japan
Choline salicylate, a salt of salicylic acid with choline, is used in oral pain relief gels. It falls under HTS 2918.23.5000 as a salt of salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 classification rules for organic salts formed between chapter compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify choline content doesn't trigger separate classification; provide stability data for liquid forms; comply with USP monograph if pharmaceutical grade