Clay Churchwarden Smoking Pipe from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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