Salicylic Acid USP Grade
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxybenzoic acid with free phenol function, used in skincare and pharmaceutical applications. Classified under HTS 2918.29.65.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific phenolic carboxylic acids. Imported as pure compound for cosmetic or medicinal intermediate production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lacking recognized phenol function
Carboxylic acids without phenol function fall under general 'other' carboxylic acids in 2918.19.
If put up in retail skincare preparations
Beauty preparations containing salicylic acid as active ingredient are classified in chapter 33, not pure chemicals.
If for technical grade with significant impurities
Impure preparations of carboxylic acids not meeting chemical definition purity go to chemical mixtures in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP certificate of analysis showing ≥99% purity to qualify as chemically defined compound under chapter 29
• Declare intended end-use (cosmetic vs pharmaceutical) as it affects FDA/ customs scrutiny
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.
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.
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.