Silver-Plated Pipe Bowl from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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