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Professional Tool Chest - Architect's Instruments from Germany

Custom mahogany tool chest containing drafting instruments used by U.S. citizen architect living in Japan. Personal effects qualify under 9804.00.85 as professional tools owned at death.

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

• Photograph tools engraved with decedent's name; provide professional license; secure delicate instruments; include tool list/inventory