Foreign Service Persian Carpet from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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