Carved Meerschaum Pipe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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