Methyl Salicylate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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