Salicylic Acid USP from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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