Squid Ink Juice from Germany
Squid ink juice is a purified liquid extract of squid ink glands, used as natural coloring in pasta and rice. It falls under tariff item 1603.00.20 as a mollusc-derived juice, separate from whole preserved squid.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
3%
Import Tips
• Keep the product as a pure extract with minimal processing to avoid reclassification under heading 1605
• Provide the CBSA with a description of the extraction and purification process
• Verify whether the ink juice requires any special labeling for food coloring use