Nording Freehand Meerschaum Pipe from China
Artisan freehand pipe block-carved from authentic meerschaum, developing golden patina over time. HTS 9614.00.98 applies to 'other' pipes, excluding common clay types. Includes silver band accent as minor constituent per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide assay for meerschaum purity; declare silver as minor (under chapter note threshold)
• Include smokability test evidence to distinguish from decorative carvings