Handcrafted Bulgarian Clay Pipe Bowl from China
A replacement pipe bowl sculpted from high-fired Bulgarian clay, compatible with wooden or meerschaum stems for tobacco pipes. Classified under HTS 9614.00.26.00 as a pipe bowl wholly of clay, ideal for custom pipe restoration. Its porous clay absorbs moisture for a cooler smoke.
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
• Include firing temperature specs and clay purity tests to confirm 'wholly of clay' status
• Label as replacement parts to avoid set classification issues
• Common pitfall: confusing with carved vegetable materials under 9602