Salicylic Acid USP Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• 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