Diplomatic Passport Portfolio from Japan
A leather-bound portfolio used by diplomatic couriers to securely carry official passports and diplomatic credentials during international transit. Classified under HTS 9806.00.10 as baggage and effects upon State Department request for foreign government diplomatic couriers, exempting these essential identification documents from duty.
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
• Requires formal State Department request confirming diplomatic courier status,Must accompany official diplomatic pouch documentation,Temporary import only; cannot be sold or transferred commercially