U.S. imports of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) (HS 291462) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.05% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCoenzyme Q10 — also known by its INN ubidecarenone — is a lipid-soluble benzoquinone derivative widely used in dietary supplements, pharmaceutical formulations, and cosmetic products, classified under a single US tariff line (2914620000). China and Japan dominate US supply, with Japan historically recognized for high-purity fermentation-derived CoQ10. Because CoQ10 is frequently imported for use in dietary supplements or drug products, FDA oversight applies depending on the intended use: supplement ingredients are subject to dietary supplement GMP regulations, while pharmaceutical-grade material may require additional documentation. Importers should confirm the intended end-use classification with their regulatory counsel before entry.
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For HTS purposes, both fermentation-derived and chemically synthesized CoQ10 are classified under 2914620000 regardless of purity grade. However, FDA treatment at entry depends on intended use: pharmaceutical-grade CoQ10 destined for drug manufacture may be subject to drug GMP and import alert scrutiny, while supplement-grade material is reviewed under dietary supplement regulations. Declaring the correct intended use on entry documentation is essential.
Japan has long been a benchmark supplier of high-purity, fermentation-derived CoQ10, and Japanese-origin material is often specified in pharmaceutical and premium supplement applications. China is the dominant volume supplier, but importers sourcing from China for pharmaceutical use should conduct supplier qualification audits to verify compliance with applicable GMP standards.
Subheading 6 of 16 in heading 2914
Subheading 291462 · $6.5M of $87.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914620000 | Coenzyme Q10 | $6.5M | 0.05% | 0.31% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2914620000 | Coenzyme Q10 Ibudecareone (Inn)) | $117K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$117KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $71.6M of Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) and exported $10.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 100% of it. India pays 15.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
99.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.05% of imports for consumption.