Canned Cuttlefish Ink Paste from Mexico
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.
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 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