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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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