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Ivory Pipe Stem from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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