Sealed Diplomatic Cable Satchel from Japan
Waterproof canvas satchel with diplomatic seals containing encrypted diplomatic cables and correspondence for foreign government delivery. Enters duty-free under 9806.00.10 specifically for diplomatic couriers upon State Department request as official baggage.
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
• Tamper-evident seals must remain intact through customs,Manifest required listing all diplomatic correspondence,Not eligible if seals broken or contents accessed