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%+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 expressly a pipe stem or bit

Dedicated subheading for pipe stems/bits.

4008.21.00.00Higher: 35% vs 20.5%

If imported as bulk vulcanized rubber profile

Unfinished rubber plates/sheets/profiles in Chapter 40.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 20.5%

If considered general plastic/rubber part

Exclusions for similar plastic goods in Chapter 39.

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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