Vulcanite Pipe Stem from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify as 'smoking pipe replacement part' in invoices to avoid general rubber goods classification
• Check for proper HTS for sets if imported with bowls
• Comply with REACH regulations for rubber importers into certain markets