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Foreign Officer Leather Briefcase from Germany

Personal leather briefcase used by military officer for documents during US posting. Qualifies as personal effect under 9806.00.20 accompanying official duty. Embossed with military insignia acceptable.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Empty contents for customs inspection; documents reclassified separately,Condition report prevents damage claims during inspection,Avoid padlocks; combination locks facilitate examination