Squid Ink Extract

Purified extract from squid ink glands, used as a natural food coloring and flavoring. It is an 'other' mollusc extract under HTS 1603.00.90.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

3203.00Lower: 13.1% vs 35%

If primarily a coloring extract

Natural colorings from animals classify under Chapter 32.

1605.59.05Same rate: 35%

If preserved with salt for retail

Retail squid products go to preserved molluscs in 1605.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure purity testing for heavy metals, as ink concentrates bioaccumulate

• Label as 'extract' not 'juice' to stay in 1603

• Check EU re-export rules if transshipped