Squid Ink Juice

Purified liquid extract of squid ink glands, used as natural coloring in pasta and rice. HTS 1603.00.90.90 includes this mollusc-derived juice/extract, separate from whole preserved squid. Purity from minimal processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3203.00Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If purified as synthetic organic coloring matter

Highly processed color extracts may fall under Chapter 32 for pigments.

1605Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mixed with cephalopods in paste form

Prepared cephalopod products with solids are in 1605.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide color and purity specs to justify extract status

• FDA color additive petition if marketed as such

• Refrigerated shipping mandatory; declare temp controls

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