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Acrylic Smoking Pipe

A straight acrylic smoking pipe designed for tobacco use, featuring a heat-resistant plastic stem and bowl. Classified under HTS 9614.00.28.30 as a plastic pipe for smoking. Meets chapter exclusions by not being parts of general use or toy items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.2%+12.5%15.7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9614.00Same rate: 15.7%

If containing precious metal or stones as more than minor constituent

Chapter note excludes such articles from 9614 if gems or precious metals are principal components, shifting to other subheadings.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 15.7%

If sold as a general use plastic article without smoking function

Parts of general use in plastics (chapter 39 note) take precedence over Chapter 96 per exclusions.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 15.7%

If marketed as a toy or novelty item for children

Chapter exclusions direct toy-like smoking pipes to Chapter 95.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify plastic material composition via lab testing to confirm classification under plastics subheading; ensure no metal reinforcement to avoid base metal headings

β€’ Declare as smoking pipe, not toy, with adult-use labeling

β€’ Watch for pipe bowl detachment which may classify as parts