Foreign Service Persian Carpet from Japan
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 — 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
• Obtain certificate of authenticity and acquisition date; roll properly for shipping to prevent damage; declare appraised value accurately even though duty-free