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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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