Meerschaum Pipe Blocks
Rough-worked blocks of meerschaum (mineral carving material per Chapter note) prepared for pipe carving. Classifies under HTS 9602.00.10.80 as other worked mineral carving materials. Not finished pipes or parts.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further carved into complete tobacco pipes
Finished pipes and parts fall under Chapter 91 exclusion.
If imported as raw, unworked mineral
Raw meerschaum is Chapter 25 clays and minerals.
If agglomerated with binders
Agglomerated articles shift based on Chapter note definitions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide geological sourcing docs for meerschaum to validate classification
• Distinguish from finished tobacco pipes under 9113.90
Related Products under HTS 9602.00.10.80
Gelatin Leaf Ornaments
Delicately carved leaf-shaped ornaments from worked unhardened gelatin, used in floral arrangements or window decorations. HTS 9602.00.10.80 covers these as articles thereof, distinguished from hardened gelatin or those in Chapter 35. They maintain flexibility for artistic applications.
Carved Corozo Nut Beads
Hand-carved beads from corozo nuts (vegetable carving material per note to 9602), strung loosely for decorative use. HTS 9602.00.10.80 includes these worked vegetable materials not elsewhere specified. Excludes assembled jewelry.
Wax Carved Figurines
Intricately hand-carved figurines from pure modeling wax, used in display or temporary art. HTS 9602.00.10.80 covers molded or carved wax articles not elsewhere specified. Excludes candles.
Stearin Sculptures
Molded stearin sculptures for decorative purposes, carved post-molding. Under HTS 9602.00.10.80 as carved articles of stearin. Not for burning as candles.
Natural Gum Figurines
Carved figurines from natural tree gums, soft and workable for art. HTS 9602.00.10.80 includes such carved articles. Pure gums without synthetic additives.
Modeling Paste Sculptures
Sculpted pieces from air-dry modeling pastes based on natural resins. Classified HTS 9602.00.10.80 as other molded articles. Hobbyist grade.