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Vulcanite Pipe Stem

Replacement vulcanite (hard rubber) mouthpiece stem for tobacco pipes. Classified as a part thereof under HTS 9614.00.98.90 for other smoking pipe parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+20.0%23%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9614.00Same rate: 23%

If expressly a pipe stem or bit

Dedicated subheading for pipe stems/bits.

4008.21.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 23%

If imported as bulk vulcanized rubber profile

Unfinished rubber plates/sheets/profiles in Chapter 40.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 23%

If considered general plastic/rubber part

Exclusions for similar plastic goods in Chapter 39.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify as 'smoking pipe replacement part' in invoices to avoid general rubber goods classification

β€’ Check for proper HTS for sets if imported with bowls

β€’ Comply with REACH regulations for rubber importers into certain markets