Olive Wood Churchwarden Pipe from Japan
Long-stemmed churchwarden pipe handcrafted from olive wood, known for its aromatic smoke and elegant grain. Falls under HTS 9614.00.25.00 as 'other' wooden pipes, valued for ornamental tobacco use. Features a narrow bowl for slow-burning tobaccos.
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
• Provide wood species certification to confirm olive wood origin and avoid endangered species scrutiny
• Label as tobacco accessory, not collectible art, to stay out of Chapter 97
• For bulk imports, ensure individual packaging to prevent 'parts of general use' misclassification