Methyl Salicylate from China
Methyl salicylate is the methyl ester of salicylic acid, a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid phenol function. It falls under HTS 2918.23.5000 as 'other esters of salicylic acid' per Chapter 29 notes for separate organic compounds. Commonly used as a topical analgesic and in fragrances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification; ensure chemical safety data sheets (SDS) comply with TSCA; avoid retail packaging which could shift to Chapter 33