HS Code for Aspirin

Aspirin, chemically known as o-acetylsalicylic acid, is classified under Harmonized System (HS) code 291822. This classification falls within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2918 is designated for carboxylic acids with additional oxygen functions. The description for 291822 explicitly names "o-acetylsalicylic acid, its salts and esters," directly identifying Aspirin in its bulk chemical form. This code is appropriate for the pure chemical compound, distinguishing it from finished pharmaceutical products.

Products Included

• O-acetylsalicylic acid in bulk form
• Aspirin salts (e.g., sodium acetylsalicylate)
• Aspirin esters
• Raw material o-acetylsalicylic acid for pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Intermediate chemical compounds of o-acetylsalicylic acid

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification for Aspirin involves HS code 3004, which covers medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. While Aspirin is a medicament, 291822 is specifically for the bulk chemical compound. Finished pharmaceutical preparations of Aspirin, such as tablets or capsules packaged for retail, are correctly classified under 3004. Another potential confusion is with HS code 291821, which covers salicylic acid and its salts. Salicylic acid is a precursor to Aspirin, but Aspirin itself is acetylsalicylic acid, a distinct chemical compound.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Aspirin?

The HS code for Aspirin in its bulk chemical form is 291822.

Is prepared Aspirin (e.g., tablets) classified under 291822?

No, finished pharmaceutical preparations of Aspirin, such as tablets, capsules, or other forms put up in measured doses or for retail sale, are typically classified under HS code 3004. HS 291822 specifically covers o-acetylsalicylic acid as a bulk chemical compound, not as a finished medicinal product.