Kaneka Q10 Ubiquinol Form
Kaneka Q10 Ubiquinol is a reduced form of Coenzyme Q10, a quinone compound used primarily as a dietary supplement ingredient. It is classified under tariff item 2914.62.00 as ubidecarenone (INN), which includes the reduced ubiquinol form of this compound. This product is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under Chapter 29 of the Customs Tariff.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not specifically ubidecarenone but another quinone derivative
Other quinones not elsewhere specified fall under this residual subheading.
If the product is put up in measured doses or for retail sale as a medicament
Section note 2 directs classification to heading 30.04 for goods in retail packings.
If the product is formulated as a food supplement with other ingredients
Mixed food preparations may be classified as food supplements rather than pure chemicals.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as Coenzyme Q10 (ubidecarenone) to avoid classification disputes
• Verify that the ubiquinol form is not mixed with other active ingredients, as mixtures may shift classification
• Keep certificates of analysis to demonstrate chemical identity for CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.62.00
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.
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.