2-Methyl-1,4-Naphthoquinone (Menadione)
Menadione (2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) is a synthetic quinone used as a vitamin K3 precursor in animal feed and pharmaceutical applications. It is a chemically defined organic compound with a quinone structure. It is classified under tariff item 2914.69.00 as an 'other' quinone, distinct from hormone products of heading 29.37.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a vitamin or provitamin in a form for retail sale
Vitamins and their derivatives put up for retail sale are classified in heading 29.36.
If the product is used primarily as a hormone or hormone antagonist
Hormone-related compounds are classified in heading 29.37.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale, which would shift classification to pharmaceutical headings
• Provide evidence that it is not used primarily as a hormone, as that would fall under heading 29.37
• Verify compliance with Canadian feed additive regulations if intended for animal feed
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.69.00
1,2-Naphthoquinone
1,2-Naphthoquinone is an ortho-quinone derivative of naphthalene with two adjacent carbonyl groups, used as an intermediate in pesticide and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a quinone structure, classifiable under the "Other" quinones of tariff item 2914.69.00.
1,4-Benzoquinone (p-Quinone)
1,4-Benzoquinone (p-Quinone) is a yellow crystalline quinone used as an oxidizing agent in photographic developers and as a chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a quinone structure, falling under the "Other" quinones of tariff item 2914.69.00.
1,4-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (Quinizarin)
1,4-Dihydroxyanthraquinone, also known as quinizarin, is a specific dihydroxy derivative of anthraquinone. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under Chapter 29. It is classified under tariff item 2914.69.00 as an 'Other' quinone, not elsewhere specified.
1,4-Naphthoquinone
1,4-Naphthoquinone is a chemically defined quinone with the formula C10H6O2, featuring two carbonyl groups in a fused ring system. It is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. As a quinone without additional oxygen functions, it is classified under tariff item 2914.69.00 as an 'other' quinone.
1,4-Naphthoquinone USP Grade
1,4-Naphthoquinone USP Grade is a chemically defined quinone compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antifungal drugs and vitamin K analogs. Its high purity and pharmaceutical-grade designation align with the scope of Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds. It is classified under tariff item 2914.69.00 as an 'Other' quinone, not elsewhere specified.
2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone
2,5-Dimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone is a simple alkyl-substituted quinone used in organic synthesis and as a biochemical probe. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with a quinone structure, classifiable under the "Other" quinones of tariff item 2914.69.00.