Salicylic Acid USP from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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