Sodium Salicylate from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certificate of analysis must specify stoichiometric salt ratio to parent acid
• Avoid packaging suggesting retail medicinal use (3212) vs bulk chemical
• Check for anti-caking agents; excess additives violate note (f)/(g)