Squid Ink Extract from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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