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U.S. imports of coenzyme q10 (ubidecarenone) (HS 291462) totaled $4.1M in June 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) imports of $4.1M in June 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.1M.
Coenzyme 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $4.1M | $487K | -$3.6M |
| AUSTRIA | -- | $81K | +$81K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | $69K | +$69K |
| CANADA | -- | $48K | +$48K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $27K | +$27K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2914620000 | COENZYME Q10 | $4.1M | 0.03% | 0.60% | $1K |
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)) | $775K |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.1M | $537K | -$1.5M |
| New York | $1.0M | $129K | -$890K |
| New Jersey | $994K | $3K | -$991K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $990K | $487K | -$503K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $883K | -- | -$883K |