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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7013993000 | Doc | 46.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 7013491000 | Doc | 50.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8310000000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8304000000 | Doc | 33.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901000 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924905650 | Doc | 40.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9614009400 | Doc | 37.2% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9614009890 | Doc | 0.5¢ each + 3%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9620003090 | Doc | The rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessory+30.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9620005000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Censer
A censer (also known as an incense burner) is a vessel designed to burn incense, typically for religious or spiritual purposes, though also used for aesthetic enjoyment and air purification.
Material
Historically and currently, censers are crafted from a wide variety of materials, influencing their cost, weight, and aesthetic qualities:
- Metal: Bronze is a traditional and common material, valued for its durability and ability to hold heat. Other metals used include brass, silver, gold, iron, and copper.
- Ceramic: Porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware are frequently used, often decorated with intricate designs.
- Stone: Jade, marble, and other stones can be carved into censers, providing a substantial and often ornate base.
- Wood: Used primarily for smaller, portable censers or as a base for other materials.
- Glass: More modern censers may be made of glass, allowing for visual appreciation of the burning incense.
Purpose & Function
The primary function of a censer is to safely and effectively burn incense. However, the purpose extends beyond simple combustion:
- Religious Ceremony: In many religions (Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, Shinto, etc.), incense smoke is considered sacred, used to offer prayers, purify spaces, and connect with the divine. The act of burning incense itself can be a ritual.
- Spiritual Practice: Used in meditation, yoga, and other spiritual practices to create a calming atmosphere, promote focus, and enhance mindfulness.
- Aromatherapy: The burning of incense releases fragrant compounds believed to have therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stress, improving mood, and aiding relaxation.
- Air Purification: Historically, incense was used to mask unpleasant odors and believed to cleanse the air, though the extent of actual purification is debated.
- Aesthetic Enjoyment: The visual beauty of the censer itself, combined with the graceful rising smoke and pleasant aroma, can be appreciated for its artistic and sensory qualities.
Usage Scenarios
- Temples & Shrines: Central to religious ceremonies and daily worship.
- Homes & Personal Altars: Used for personal spiritual practice, meditation, or creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- Yoga & Meditation Studios: Enhance the ambiance and promote a sense of calm.
- Healing & Wellness Centers: Utilized for aromatherapy and relaxation therapies.
- Cultural Events & Ceremonies: Used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Common Types
- Thurible: A hanging censer, typically used in Catholic and Orthodox Christian churches. It is swung back and forth on chains, often during processions.
- Boshan Incense Burner: A traditional Chinese censer, often made of bronze and featuring intricate designs. It typically has a lid with perforations to allow the smoke to escape.
- Kōrō (香炉): A Japanese incense burner, often made of ceramic or metal. Various styles exist, including those for stick incense, cone incense, and powdered incense.
- Stick Incense Burners: Simple holders designed to hold incense sticks upright while burning. These can be made of ceramic, metal, wood, or stone.
- Cone Incense Burners: Designed to hold cone-shaped incense. Often feature a small depression to catch ash.
- Electric Incense Burners: Utilize heat to warm and release the fragrance of incense, often without the need for an open flame.
- Powdered Incense Burners: Designed for burning powdered incense, often using charcoal as a heat source.
Based on the provided information, a censer's classification depends on its material and specific use. Here's a breakdown of potentially relevant HS codes:
- 7013.99.30.00: This code covers glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018). Specifically, it applies to “Other glassware: Other: Smokers' articles; perfume bottles fitted with ground glass stoppers”. If the censer is made of glass and functions as a smoker's article, this HS code is applicable. The total tax rate is 46.5%, comprised of a 9.0% base tariff, a 7.5% additional tariff, and a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 9614.00.94.00: This code covers smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof. Specifically, it applies to “Other: Of metal”. If the censer is constructed of metal and used for burning incense as a smoking device, this HS code may be relevant. The total tax rate is 37.2%, consisting of a 7.2% base tariff and a 30.0% additional tariff effective after April 2, 2025.
- 9614.00.98.90: This code also covers smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereof. Specifically, it applies to “Other: Other”. If the censer is a smoking pipe made of materials other than metal, this HS code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 0.5¢ each + 3% + 37.5%.
Regarding HS code 9614.00.98.90, please note the tariff includes a per-item charge of 0.5¢ in addition to percentage-based tariffs.