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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

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 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