Salicylic Acid USP from China
Salicylic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid with a phenolic oxygen function, used in acne treatments and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2918.99.3000 as an aromatic drug featuring both carboxylic acid and additional oxygen functionality. Meets chapter requirements for chemically defined organic compounds used medicinally.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include USP certificate and HPLC purity analysis in documentation
• Declare intended pharmaceutical use to justify drug classification
• Ensure proper storage conditions (cool, dry) to prevent degradation during transit