English Clay Tadpole Pipe from China
A classic short English clay pipe with a tadpole-shaped bowl wholly formed from fine white clay, historically used for quick tobacco smokes. It qualifies for HTS 9614.00.26.00 due to its entirely clay bowl construction. Often collectible for their antique styling and fragility.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Package securely due to clay's brittleness to prevent damage claims; declare value accurately for antiques
• Obtain origin certificates for GSP eligibility on European clays
• Avoid classifying as art under Chapter 97