Vintage-Style Scottish Clay Pipe from Japan
A reproduction Scottish clay pipe with a robust bowl entirely of dense clay, mimicking 19th-century designs for tobacco enjoyment. It meets HTS 9614.00.26.00 criteria as a pipe with bowl wholly of clay. Known for durability in pub settings.
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
• Provide historical replication affidavits if claiming lower duties
• Ensure no plastic parts per general exclusions
• Pitfall: age misrepresentation leading to antique duties