9806.00.10/Sealed Diplomatic Cable Satchel/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Tamper-evident seals must remain intact through customs,Manifest required listing all diplomatic correspondence,Not eligible if seals broken or contents accessed