Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone)
Ubidecarenone, or CoQ10, is a synthetic aromatic quinone derivative used primarily as a vitamin-like antioxidant in supplements. It qualifies under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as an other aromatic vitamin derivative, unmixed. The modified benzoquinone structure fits Chapter 29 provitamin/vitamin provisions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as other heterocyclic compound
If not primarily used as vitamin, the quinone structure could classify under 2934 heterocyclic compounds before latest order rule applies.
If in bulk medicinal packages > retail
Bulk medicaments containing CoQ10 classify in Chapter 30 if meeting medicinal use criteria over pure chemical.
If imported as diagnostic reagent composite
CoQ10 in lab diagnostic kits or composites falls under Chapter 38 per exclusions from pure Chapter 29 compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit stability data confirming no prohibited stabilizers per Chapter 29 note (f) to maintain pure derivative status
• For USP-grade, include pharmacopeia certificates; common error is mislabeling as finished supplement
• Declare exact isomer form (ubidecarenone vs reduced ubiquinol) as mixtures of isomers follow note (b)
Related Products under HTS 2936.29.20.00
Vitamin E Acetate (Tocopheryl Acetate)
Tocopheryl acetate is the ester of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E), an aromatic derivative used primarily as a vitamin in supplements and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as a modified aromatic vitamin derivative, unmixed. This synthetic form provides stability for use in formulations.
Alpha-Tocopherol Synthetic Vitamin E
Synthetic all-rac-alpha-tocopherol is a modified aromatic form of vitamin E used in nutritional supplements and animal feed. Classified under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as an unmixed aromatic vitamin derivative per Chapter 29 scope. Its chromanol ring structure qualifies it as modified aromatic.
Vitamin K3 (Menadione Sodium Bisulfite)
Menadione sodium bisulfite is a water-soluble modified aromatic derivative of vitamin K3 used in animal nutrition. Falls under HTS 2936.29.20.00 as other unmixed aromatic vitamin derivatives. Synthetic naphthoquinone structure qualifies despite specific vitamin K provisions.
Tocotrienol Mixed Tocotrienols Complex
Mixed tocotrienols are unsaturated aromatic vitamin E derivatives extracted or synthesized for nutraceutical use. Classified HTS 2936.29.20.00 as unmixed other aromatic vitamin derivatives per Chapter 29 isomer mixture provisions. Used primarily for antioxidant vitamin activity.