Carved Meerschaum Pipe from Canada
A tobacco pipe bowl intricately carved from meerschaum, a mineral carving material as specified in heading 9602 notes. The lightweight, heat-resistant block is hand-shaped into figural designs. Falls under 9602.00.50 for worked mineral carving articles.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide authentication for meerschaum origin per Chapter notes to prevent substitution fraud
• Separate stems if imported unassembled to avoid potential cutlery handle issues (9602 vs 82)
• Comply with tobacco accessory import regs alongside HTS classification