Squid Ink Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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