Upon the request of the Department of State, ambassadors, ministers, charge d'affaires, secretaries, counselors, attaches and other representatives, officers and employees of foreign governments, accredited to the United States or en route to or from other countries to which accredited, and their immediate families, suites and servants
Baggage and effects of the following persons who are aliens: > Upon the request of the Department of State, ambassadors, ministers, charge d'affaires, secretaries, counselors, attaches and other representatives, officers and employees of foreign governments, accredited to the United States or en route to or from other countries to which accredited, and their immediate families, suites and servants
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9806.00.05
Diplomatic Ambassador's Formal Dinner Suit
A custom-tailored black tuxedo worn by ambassadors for official state dinners and diplomatic receptions. This personal apparel qualifies under HTS 9806.00.05 as baggage and effects imported by accredited foreign diplomats upon State Department request for their personal use during official duties in the United States.
Consular Attache Leather Briefcase
High-quality leather briefcase used by consular attaches to carry official documents and diplomatic papers. Classifies under 9806.00.05 as essential personal equipment for accredited foreign consular officers requested by State Department during their US posting.
Foreign Minister's Traditional National Robes
Ceremonial robes representing the minister's national heritage, worn during official diplomatic functions. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.05 as personal cultural attire imported by accredited foreign ministers and families with State Department approval for protocol events.
Diplomatic Family Silver Tea Service
Heirloom silver tea service used by diplomatic family for private entertaining of official guests. Falls under 9806.00.05 as household effects imported by immediate families of accredited foreign representatives upon State Department request.
Military Attache Dress Uniform
Official dress uniform with national insignia worn by defense attaches for ceremonial military diplomatic functions. Classifies under HTS 9806.00.05 as required personal uniform for accredited military representatives requested by State Department.
Counselor Personal Laptop Computer
Personal laptop containing diplomatic correspondence and software used by embassy counselors. Qualifies under 9806.00.05 as personal effects essential for official duties of accredited diplomatic staff upon State Department request.
Charge d'Affaires Residence Crystal Chandelier
Crystal chandelier from official residence imported for charge d'affaires temporary US posting. Falls under HTS 9806.00.05 as household effects for accredited diplomatic residences requested by State Department.
Diplomatic Servant Uniform Set
Formal uniforms for diplomatic household servants accompanying accredited staff. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.05 as personal effects of servants included in diplomatic suites upon State Department request.
Ambassador's Wife Jewelry Collection
Personal jewelry collection worn by ambassador's wife for official social functions. Classifies under 9806.00.05 as personal effects of immediate diplomatic family members requested by State Department.
Cultural Attache Art Portfolio
Leather portfolio containing artist's renderings and cultural promotion materials used by cultural attaches. Qualifies under 9806.00.05 as personal professional effects for accredited cultural diplomats.