Foreign Service Persian Carpet from Germany
Hand-knotted Persian wool carpet acquired for embassy residence during extended posting. HTS 9805.00.50 classification as personal household effects of returning U.S. government employee. Duty-free entry upon service verification.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain certificate of authenticity and acquisition date; roll properly for shipping to prevent damage; declare appraised value accurately even though duty-free