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U.S. imports of salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Salicylic Acid and Its Salts paid $516K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Salicylic Acid and Its Salts imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSalicylic acid — a beta-hydroxy acid widely used as a pharmaceutical active, preservative, and chemical intermediate — is split at the 10-digit level between grades suitable for medicinal use (2918211000) and those intended for industrial or other non-medicinal applications (2918215000 and 2918215100), a distinction that can affect both duty treatment and FDA regulatory review. Germany and China are the leading US suppliers, with Mexico also a notable source. Importers of pharmaceutical-grade material should be prepared for FDA review of the intended end-use, as the medicinal-grade line may trigger additional admissibility scrutiny.
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Customs and FDA typically look to the manufacturer's certificate of analysis, intended end-use declarations, and whether the material meets pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP or EP monographs). Goods destined for drug manufacturing or direct medicinal use should be declared under 2918211000, while material sold for rubber, dye, or preservative applications generally falls under the non-medicinal lines. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm the correct classification based on your specific end-use documentation.
German suppliers have historically maintained strong positions in pharmaceutical-grade fine chemicals, where quality certifications, GMP compliance, and supply-chain reliability command a premium over price. For industrial-grade material, China is a major competing source, but pharmaceutical buyers often accept a cost premium for European-origin product to meet drug master file and regulatory requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918211000 | SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS SUIT FOR MEDICIN USE | $2.3M | 20.99% | $404K |
| 2918215000 | SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS (EXC MEDICINAL USE) | $483K | 23.20% | $112K |
SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS SUIT FOR MEDICIN USE
SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS (EXC MEDICINAL USE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2918211000 | SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS SUIT FOR MEDICIN USE | $238K |
| 2918215100 | SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS (EXC MEDICINAL USE) | $39K |
SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS SUIT FOR MEDICIN USE
7.8K kg
SALICYLIC ACID AND ITS SALTS (EXC MEDICINAL USE)
5.6K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $1.3M | $168K | -$1.1M |
| Illinois | $499K | -- | -$499K |
| New Jersey | $216K | $35K | -$181K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| LAREDO, TX | $350K | -- | -$350K |
| NEW YORK, NY | $256K | -- | -$256K |