Coenzyme Q9 (Ubiquinone-9) from Japan
Ubiquinone-9 (CoQ9) is a 9-isoprene unit benzoquinone used in biochemical research and as a nutritional supplement intermediate. HTS 2914.69.90.00 covers this as 'other' quinone with oxygen function; distinguished from CoQ10 by chain length. Mitochondrial electron transport component.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include HPLC purity certificate (>98%) and isoprene chain verification
• FDA dietary supplement notification if marketed as nutritional product
• Store/transport at -20°C; declare temperature control requirements