Nording Freehand Meerschaum Pipe from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide assay for meerschaum purity; declare silver as minor (under chapter note threshold)
• Include smokability test evidence to distinguish from decorative carvings