Meerschaum Pipe Bowl
Carved pipe bowl from authentic meerschaum mineral, prized for tobacco smoking. Classified in 9602.00.5080 as worked mineral carving material explicitly listed in chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of ceramic or porcelain clay
Material change to fired clay moves to Chapter 69 laboratory ceramic ware.
If fully assembled with stem and for retail sale
Complete pipes classify under Chapter 96 tobacco pipes, not carving material.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Supply lab tests confirming meerschaum composition to differentiate from clay pipes
• Import as separate bowls; assembled pipes may shift classification
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