Meerschaum Pipe Bowl from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include certificates authenticating meerschaum as a mineral carving material to support classification
• Declare as 'pipe parts' separately if imported without stems to avoid set classification issues
• Watch for customs scrutiny on unfinished bowls; ensure they qualify as parts under heading 9614