Calabash Gourd Root Blank from Japan
Roughly shaped block from calabash gourd root (bottle gourd variant), used for traditional pipe bowls. Lightweight and naturally insulated, it's prepped for carving under HTS 9614.00.21.00.
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
• Treat as wood equivalent but note gourd origin; get botanical verification
• Dry thoroughly to prevent mold claims at entry