Meerschaum Pipe Bowl

A hand-carved pipe bowl made from authentic meerschaum mineral, ready for attachment to a stem. Classified under HTS 9614.00.98.90 as a part of a smoking pipe, specifically a pipe bowl of vegetable or mineral carving material per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+17.5%20.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

9614.00Same rate: 20.5%

If stem or bit rather than bowl

Stems and bits of smoking pipes have a dedicated subheading.

7116.20.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.5%

If containing semiprecious stones beyond minor amounts

Headings 9601-9606 exclude articles where stones are more than minor constituents.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 20.5%

If unfinished block meerschaum not shaped as pipe part

Uncarved mineral materials may fall under Chapter 68 articles of stone.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include certificates authenticating meerschaum as a mineral carving material to support classification

β€’ Declare as 'pipe parts' separately if imported without stems to avoid set classification issues

β€’ Watch for customs scrutiny on unfinished bowls; ensure they qualify as parts under heading 9614