Consular Seal Briefcase from Japan
Black leather briefcase with consular seals carrying treaties, agreements, and official consular documents for diplomatic delivery. Duty-free under HTS 9806.00.10 for foreign diplomatic couriers with State Department endorsement.
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
• Consular seals must be government-issued and unbroken,Contents listed on diplomatic pouch manifest,Briefcase remains sealed during customs inspection