Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) from Japan
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.
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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