Borosilicate Glass Bong Bowl from Japan
A replaceable glass bowl component for water pipes (bongs), made from durable borosilicate glass with a pinched lip for carb control. Classified under HTS 9614.00.28.10 as a 'pipe bowl' of glass, explicitly including parts thereof. Its design facilitates herb packing and airflow in smoking assemblies.
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
• Include assembly diagrams showing bowl's role in pipe function to confirm classification as a part
• Ensure no precious metal inlays, as those could invoke special rules for headings 9601-9606
• Test for lead-free glass certification, common CBP requirement for consumer glassware