English Clay Tadpole Pipe from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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