Silver-Plated Pipe Bowl from China
A replacement pipe bowl crafted from silver-plated metal, compatible with various pipe stems for tobacco smoking. It qualifies under HTS 9614.00.94.00 as a metal part of a smoking pipe, allowing precious metal cladding per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide plating thickness specs and base metal assay to confirm classification over Chapter 71
• Separate from stems in shipment manifests to avoid set classification issues
• Comply with precious metal marking regulations even if minor constituent