Bulk CoQ10 for Cosmetic Use
High-purity Coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone) in bulk form, intended for use in anti-aging cosmetic formulations. Despite the cosmetic end-use, the product is a separate chemically defined organic compound of heading 29.14, specifically a quinone, and is classified under tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the CoQ10 is imported already incorporated into a cosmetic cream or lotion
Finished cosmetic products are classified in heading 33.04, not as bulk chemicals.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as Coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone) with its CAS number (303-98-0) to avoid misclassification
• Keep records of the purity and intended cosmetic use, as the CBSA may request them to confirm it is not a finished cosmetic product
• Verify if the cosmetic end-use triggers any additional labelling requirements under the Food and Drugs Act
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.62.00
Coenzyme Q10 Powder USP Grade
Coenzyme Q10 in fine powder form, meeting USP standards for use in dietary supplements. As a separate chemically defined organic compound (a quinone), it falls under heading 29.14 and is specifically named in tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone).
Coenzyme Q10 with Stabilizer Additive
Coenzyme Q10 powder with a food-grade stabilizer added for preservation during transport. Under Chapter 29 Note 1(f), the addition of a stabilizer necessary for preservation or transport does not remove the product from the chapter, so it remains classified as Coenzyme Q10 under tariff item 2914.62.00.
CoQ10 Fermentation-Derived Powder
Coenzyme Q10 produced by microbial fermentation, chemically identical to synthetic ubidecarenone. The production method does not affect classification; as a separate chemically defined quinone, it is classified under tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10.
Pharmaceutical Grade Ubidecarenone API
Pharmaceutical grade Coenzyme Q10 active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for use in drug formulations. As a separate chemically defined organic compound and a quinone, it is classified under tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10, regardless of its pharmaceutical grade or intended use.
Ubidecarenone 98% Min Technical Grade
Technical grade Coenzyme Q10 with a minimum purity of 98%, intended for industrial supplement blending. The product is a separate chemically defined organic compound (ubidecarenone), and the technical grade does not affect its classification under tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10.
Ubidecarenone 99% Pure Bulk
High-purity ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) at 99% concentration, supplied in bulk drums for nutraceutical production. As a separate chemically defined quinone, it is specifically classified under tariff item 2914.62.00 as Coenzyme Q10, irrespective of the high purity or bulk packaging.