Dom Nut Tobacco Pipe from Japan
Traditional dom nut pipe, a hard vegetable hull carved into a durable bowl and stem for smoking. Falls under HTS 9614.00.25.00 as 'other' per chapter's vegetable carving material definition. Known in artisan crafts for its density.
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%
Import Tips
• Specify dom as example in note 2(b) to justify classification
• Avoid bulk hull shipments; finished pipe form required
• Check for cultural artifact status to prevent Chapter 97