Diplomat's Sterling Silver Tea Service from Japan
A 5-piece sterling silver tea set purchased during overseas posting for official entertaining. Qualifies under HTS 9805.00.50 as household effects of returning U.S. Foreign Service Officer and family. Exempt from duty upon verification of government service termination.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit State Department Form OF-116 or equivalent verifying assignment termination; appraise silver content for declaration; ensure set imported as complete household effects unit