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Briar Root Pipe Bowl from Japan

Replacement pipe bowl carved from premium briar root, compatible with various stems for custom tobacco pipes. HTS 9614.00.25.00 includes such parts as 'other' wood/root pipe components. Heat-treated for optimal smoking performance.

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

• Import as parts with invoices specifying bowl-only to match valuation for incomplete articles

• Avoid sets with stems unless declared as such; principal rule applies

• Test for moisture content; overly raw root may classify under Chapter 44 wood