Meerschaum Pipe Bowl
A hand-carved pipe bowl from authentic meerschaum, a soft mineral carving material ideal for tobacco smoking due to its heat resistance. Classified under HTS 9614.00.25.00 as 'other' pipes or bowls of wood or root equivalents, per chapter notes defining vegetable/mineral carving materials. It requires a separate stem for completion.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If stem or other non-bowl parts only
Specific subheading for parts excludes complete bowls; classify based on principal component.
If worked mineral block not shaped as pipe bowl
Unfinished meerschaum as mineral worked article falls under Chapter 68, not finished Chapter 96 goods.
If inlaid with semiprecious stones as major feature
Chapter notes move articles with non-minor precious/semi-precious stones out of 9614 to Chapter 71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm meerschaum authenticity via lab tests; agglomerated versions still qualify but require proof
• Declare as parts if imported without stem to avoid full pipe valuation issues
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, potentially shifting to Chapter 96 other brooms/brushes
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