Squid Ink Juice from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide color and purity specs to justify extract status
• FDA color additive petition if marketed as such
• Refrigerated shipping mandatory; declare temp controls