Phenyl Salicylate (Salol) from China
Phenyl salicylate, also known as salol, is the phenyl ester of salicylic acid used in pharmaceuticals and as a plasticizer. Classified in HTS 2918.23.5000 as an 'other ester of salicylic acid' per Chapter 29's rules for phenol-function carboxylic acid derivatives.
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
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming structure; ensure pharmaceutical grade meets USP standards if labeled as such; avoid 'medicinal' claims on pure chemical imports