9614.00.21.00/Calabash Gourd Root Blank/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Treat as wood equivalent but note gourd origin; get botanical verification

• Dry thoroughly to prevent mold claims at entry