Miniature Clay Pipe Bowl Souvenir from Japan
A tiny clay pipe bowl wholly crafted from tourist clay, sold as a collectible souvenir from pipe-making regions, functional or decorative. Under HTS 9614.00.26.00 for clay bowls of pipes, despite size. Often keychain-attached for travel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare as souvenirs with low value to minimize duties; batch in sets if applicable
• Verify no toy exclusion under Chapter 95 for mini sizes
• Watch for country-of-origin clay sourcing