Ivory Pipe Stem from Germany
Carved ivory mouthpiece and stem for luxury tobacco pipes, ergonomically shaped for comfortable smoking. Classified as article of worked ivory under HTS 9601.10.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for lead-free ivory to meet consumer product safety standards
• Declare as 'pipe accessory' not tobacco product to avoid FDA scrutiny
• Use anti-tarnish packaging if combined with metal bowl components