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Briar Root Curburl Pipe Block

Unfinished curburl briar root block, roughly contoured for high-end pipe bowl production. The dense, heat-resistant properties of briar make it perfect for smoking pipes, aligned with HTS 9614.00.21.00 for blocks awaiting final carving.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+20.0%20%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4403.99.01Higher: 35% vs 20%

If imported as untreated root wood

Prior to any rough shaping, classified as other unfinished wood.

9614.00Same rate: 20%

If of materials other than wood/root

Applies if synthetic or metal substitutes used instead.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If shaped for decorative carvings

Pipe intent absent, falls under other wood articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Use ISPM-15 compliant fumigation for wooden blocks to meet quarantine standards

β€’ Label shipments clearly as 'rough blocks for pipe manufacture' to support classification