HS Code 9614
Smoking Pipes and Holders
HS code 9614 covers smoking pipes, pipe bowls, tobacco pipe stems, and cigar or cigarette holders, including traditional, water-pipe, and decorative variants.
HS Code 9614 — Smoking Pipes and Holders
This category covers equipment for smoking tobacco or other substances, including traditional briar pipes, Meerschaum pipes, and water pipes (hookahs). It also includes cigar and cigarette holders, along with their component parts such as bowls and mouthpieces.
What's included
- Briar wood pipes
- Hookahs (shisha/water pipes)
- Pipe bowls
- Cigarette holders
- Meerschaum pipes
What's excluded
- Electronic cigarettes → use
8543(Vaping devices are classified as electrical machines with specific functions.)
Common examples
- Polished briar tobacco pipe
- Traditional Egyptian glass hookah
- Bakelite cigarette holder
- Finished wooden pipe bowl
Frequently asked questions
Do glass water pipes fall under this code?
Generally yes, though some jurisdictions may apply specific drug paraphernalia regulations resulting in seizures or restrictions.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Check local 'paraphernalia' laws which can override standard HS classifications.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Italy, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers traditional combustion-based smoking apparatus and their structural parts.
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