Silver-Plated Pipe Bowl from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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