Persian Carpet Collection from Middle East Residence from Germany
Hand-knotted Persian carpets used in the decedent's Dubai residence. These household effects qualify under 9804.00.85 as personal property acquired for home use by U.S. citizen who died abroad, title vested in estate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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