Handcrafted Bulgarian Clay Pipe Bowl from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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