Canned Cuttlefish Ink Paste
Pure cuttlefish ink extracted, pasteurized, and canned for culinary use in pasta and rice dishes. As a preserved cuttlefish product, it fits HTS 1605.54.60.10.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purely natural ink without preservation
Unpreserved cuttlefish ink as a colorant falls under synthetic organic coloring matter.
If mixed with thickeners as a sauce base
Prepared sauces containing cuttlefish ink shift to Chapter 21 food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests confirming 100% cuttlefish ink to prevent dilution claims
• Classify as 'ink' not 'sauce' to stay in molluscs; sauces go to 2103/2104
• Use heat-processed cans with process authority filing for low-acid status
Related Products under HTS 1605.54.60.10
Canned Cuttlefish in Brine
Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) that has been cleaned, cooked, and packed in brine inside metal cans for long-term preservation. This product falls under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as prepared or preserved cuttlefish, distinct from fresh or frozen forms in Chapter 3.
Frozen Cooked Cuttlefish Rings
Cuttlefish cut into rings, boiled or steamed, then quick-frozen for preservation and easy preparation. Classified under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as other prepared or preserved cuttlefish, excluding fresh or live forms.
Smoked Cuttlefish Fillets
Cuttlefish mantles filleted, smoked over wood for flavor, and vacuum-sealed as a ready-to-eat delicacy. This preserved form qualifies for HTS 1605.54.60.10 under prepared cuttlefish molluscs.
Cuttlefish in Olive Oil
Tenderized cuttlefish pieces preserved in extra virgin olive oil, often with herbs, in glass jars. Falls under HTS 1605.54.60.10 as other preserved cuttlefish, not fresh or simply frozen.
Pickled Cuttlefish Tentacles
Cuttlefish tentacles marinated in vinegar, garlic, and spices, then jarred for shelf stability. This vinegar-preserved product is covered by HTS 1605.54.60.10 for other cuttlefish preparations.
Dried Smoked Cuttlefish Strips
Thin strips of cuttlefish smoked and air-dried into jerky-like snacks popular in Asia. HTS 1605.54.60.10 applies to these prepared and preserved cuttlefish products.