Clay Churchwarden Smoking Pipe from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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