Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821)
Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821) has 1,842 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Salicylic acid and its salts is NOVACYL INC, with 475 shipments, followed by WORLD GEN LLC and INTERVET D B A MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH. The leading supplier is NOVACYL SAS, with 440 shipments, followed by ACS DOBFAR SPA and INTERVET GESMBH. Goods originate mainly from ITALY and ROMANIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/291821-salicylic-acid-and-its-salts
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is NOVACYL SAS → NOVACYL INC with 411 shipments, followed by ACS DOBFAR SPA → WORLD GEN LLC (376) and INTERVET GESMBH → INTERVET D B A MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH (132).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NOVACYL INC | 475 |
| WORLD GEN LLC | 379 |
| INTERVET D B A MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH | 132 |
| MALLINCKRODT HOSPITAL PRODUCTS INC | 66 |
| 5N PLUS WISCONSION INC | 54 |
| MERCK & COMPANY INC | 49 |
| 5N PLUS DOCK | 33 |
| SOLVAY MEXICANA S DE R L DE C V | 29 |
| GIVAUDAN DE MEXICO SA DE CV | 25 |
| INTERCHEM CORP | 25 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NOVACYL SAS | 440 |
| ACS DOBFAR SPA | 382 |
| INTERVET GESMBH | 133 |
| NOVACYL | 101 |
| 5N PLUS LUBECK GMBH | 95 |
| MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS IRL LT | 66 |
| KIRK FP LIMITED | 63 |
| AESICA QUEENBOROUGH LTD | 49 |
| ALTA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 30 |
| IBI ISTITUTO BIOCHIMICO ITALIANO GI | 24 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALY | 411 |
| ROMANIA | 261 |
| FRANCE | 257 |
| GERMANY | 241 |
| CHINA | 193 |
| JAMAICA | 117 |
| IRELAND | 68 |
| INDIA | 66 |
| SPAIN | 57 |
| UNITED KINGDOM | 53 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 626 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 297 |
| MIAMI, FL | 156 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 138 |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | 137 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 137 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 101 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 76 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 61 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 51 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291821 — Salicylic acid and its salts. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2918
Other six-digit codes in HS 2918: Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Salicylic acid and its salts
Who imports Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Salicylic acid and its salts include NOVACYL INC, WORLD GEN LLC, INTERVET D B A MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH, MALLINCKRODT HOSPITAL PRODUCTS INC, and 5N PLUS WISCONSION INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Salicylic acid and its salts?
NOVACYL INC is the largest U.S. importer of Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821), with 475 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Salicylic acid and its salts?
Leading suppliers shipping Salicylic acid and its salts (HS 291821) to the U.S. include NOVACYL SAS, ACS DOBFAR SPA, INTERVET GESMBH, NOVACYL, and 5N PLUS LUBECK GMBH.
How many U.S. shipments of Salicylic acid and its salts are there?
ImportDoor has 1,842 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291821, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Salicylic acid and its salts imported from?
Salicylic acid and its salts is imported into the U.S. primarily from ITALY, ROMANIA, and FRANCE.
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