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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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