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Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) from China

Acetylsalicylic acid is a carboxylic acid with phenol function (salicylate structure) used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. It falls under HTS 2918.29.65.00 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific pharmaceutical carboxylic acids in this category. This pure chemical compound is imported for pharmaceutical manufacturing or bulk medicinal use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

125%

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)
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure to verify classification under chapter 29 note (a)

Ensure compliance with FDA import requirements for pharmaceutical precursors, including Drug Master Files if applicable

Avoid misclassification as finished dosage forms (heading 3003/3004) by importing as pure bulk chemical only