Silver Tea Service and Coffee Set from Germany
Georgian silver tea service and coffee set used daily in the decedent's English country home. These household effects qualify under 9804.00.85 as personal property of U.S. citizen who died abroad.
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 service engraved/used by decedent; provide silver hallmarks assay; include estate valuation; use acid-free packing materials