Clay Churchwarden Smoking Pipe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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