Meerschaum Pipe Bowl
A hand-carved pipe bowl made entirely from meerschaum, a soft mineral prized for its heat resistance and ability to absorb tobacco tars, which gradually colors the bowl over time. This product falls under tariff item 9614.00.11 as a meerschaum pipe bowl, provided it does not contain briar wood components. It is a finished bowl ready for use or attachment to a stem.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be required
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Equal To 9614001100).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9614001100; Equal To 9614001100. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Equal To 9614001100. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pipe bowl includes any briar wood component
The tariff item excludes meerschaum pipes composed in part of briar wood, which would fall under the 'Other' pipes and pipe bowls item.
If imported as part of a complete pipe with a stem
Complete pipes with stems may be classified under the 'Other' category for smoking pipes, depending on the stem material and construction.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bowl contains no briar wood parts; if it does, it falls under a different tariff item
• Declare the product as a meerschaum pipe bowl (not a complete pipe) to avoid misclassification
• Keep proof of origin and material composition available for CBSA inspection