Aspirin Lysine Salt

The lysine salt of acetylsalicylic acid maintains classification with parent acid per chapter note 4(C)(1). Covered under HTS 2918.29.65.00 via additional U.S. note 3 for pharmaceutical salts. Imported for soluble analgesic formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.50Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If lysine component dominates classification consideration

Amino acid salts might be argued under oxygen function amino compounds if organic base prevails.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If imported as sterile injectable solution

Medicaments in measured doses for injection classify in chapter 30 regardless of active purity.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If multi-component buffer mixture

Salts in complex buffers exceed simple salt definition of note 4(C).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt formation certificate linking to parent acetylsalicylic acid classification per note 4(C)

Ensure water solubility doesn't trigger note (d) misclassification as aqueous solution

FDA prior notice required; distinguish from finished injectables (3004)

Related Products under HTS 2918.29.65.00

Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

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.

Methyl Salicylate Technical Grade

Methyl salicylate, the methyl ester of salicylic acid, retains phenol function classification per chapter note 4(A). Falls under HTS 2918.29.65.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3 for phenolic carboxylic derivatives. Used in fragrances, liniments, and as chemical intermediate.

Sodium Salicylate

Sodium salt of salicylic acid, classified with parent phenolic carboxylic acid per chapter note 4(C)(1). HTS 2918.29.65.00 per U.S. note 3 for specified pharmaceutical compounds. Used in analgesic and anti-rheumatic preparations.

Gentisic Acid (2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic Acid)

Gentisic acid features multiple phenol functions on benzoic acid core, qualifying under 2918.29 phenolic carboxylics. HTS 2918.29.65.00 via additional U.S. note 3. Pharmaceutical intermediate for analgesics and antioxidants.

Salicylamide

Salicylamide is the primary amide derivative of salicylic acid retaining phenol function. Covered under HTS 2918.29.65.00 per U.S. note 3 for pharmaceutical salicylate derivatives. Used as analgesic active.

Ethyl 4-Hydroxybenzoate (Ethyl Paraben)

Ethyl ester of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, classified with parent phenolic acid per note 4(A). HTS 2918.29.65.00 for specified preservatives. Widely used antimicrobial in cosmetics/pharma.