Meerschaum Pipe Blocks from Germany
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.
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
• Provide geological sourcing docs for meerschaum to validate classification
• Distinguish from finished tobacco pipes under 9113.90