Clay Churchwarden Smoking Pipe from China
A traditional long-stemmed churchwarden pipe with a bowl entirely made from molded and fired clay, designed for tobacco smoking. It falls under HTS 9614.00.26.00 as a pipe with a bowl wholly of clay, excluding any metal or wooden components in the bowl itself. These pipes are prized for their neutral flavor and heat resistance.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify that the bowl is 100% clay with no liners or inserts to qualify under this subheading; provide material composition certificates
• Ensure no decorative precious metals exceed minor constituents per chapter notes
• Watch for misclassification as toy pipes under Chapter 95