Upon the request of the Department of State, representatives of foreign governments in or to, and officers and employees of, organizations designated by the President of the United States as public international organizations pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), 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, representatives of foreign governments in or to, and officers and employees of, organizations designated by the President of the United States as public international organizations pursuant to section 1 of the International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288), 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 9806.00.15
Diplomatic Leather Attache Case
A high-quality leather attache case used by foreign diplomats for carrying official documents and laptops during official visits to the United States. This falls under HTS 9806.00.15 as personal baggage and effects imported by representatives of foreign governments upon State Department request, intended for their personal use while stationed in the US.
Consular Formal Dinner Suit
A custom-tailored formal tuxedo worn by consular officers for official diplomatic functions and state dinners in the United States. Classified under 9806.00.15 as clothing that is part of the personal effects of foreign government representatives and their immediate families.
International Organization Laptop Computer
A business laptop used by employees of UN agencies for official work while temporarily stationed in the US. Qualifies under 9806.00.15 as personal effects accompanying public international organization officers upon State Department request.
Diplomat's Family Crystal Chandelier
A decorative crystal chandelier imported as household effects by the immediate family of a foreign ambassador for their official residence. Covered under 9806.00.15 as personal household effects of diplomatic families upon State Department request.
Foreign Ambassador's Persian Carpet
Hand-knotted Persian carpet brought by an ambassador for use in their official residence living room. Qualifies as household effects under 9806.00.15 for representatives of foreign governments and their suites upon State Department endorsement.
Consular Servant's Kitchenware Set
Professional stainless steel cookware set imported by consular servants for preparing official dinners at the consulate. Falls under 9806.00.15 as effects of diplomatic servants upon State Department request for personal/household use.
UN Official's Professional Camera Equipment
DSLR camera with lenses used by UN press officers for official documentation photography. Classified under 9806.00.15 as personal professional equipment accompanying public international organization employees.
Diplomatic Spouse's Jewelry Collection
Personal gold and gemstone jewelry collection worn by ambassador's spouse for official social functions. Qualifies as personal effects under 9806.00.15 for immediate family members of foreign diplomatic representatives.
Embassy Suite's Silver Tea Service
Sterling silver tea service set used by diplomatic suite staff for official hospitality functions. Covered by 9806.00.15 as household effects of foreign government representatives' suites.
World Bank Executive's Golf Club Set
Premium golf clubs for recreational use by World Bank senior executives during their US assignment. Qualifies as personal sporting equipment under 9806.00.15 for international organization officers.
Consular Child's Educational Toy Collection
STEM educational toys and learning games for consular officer's children attending international school. Personal effects under 9806.00.15 for immediate family of foreign government representatives.
Diplomatic Motor Vehicle Spare Parts Kit
Essential spare parts kit for ambassador's official vehicle maintenance during US posting. Qualifies as personal effects under 9806.00.15 when accompanying diplomatic vehicle imports.
IMF Officer's Library Reference Books
Professional economics and finance reference library imported by IMF senior economists for official research. Personal professional library under 9806.00.15 for public international organization officers.
Foreign Mission Art Collection
Curated selection of national artwork displayed in embassy cultural lounge for official functions. Household decorative effects under 9806.00.15 for foreign government representatives.
Diplomatic Family Musical Instruments
Personal violin and piano brought by ambassador's musically talented family for private recitals. Personal effects under 9806.00.15 accompanying immediate family of foreign representatives.