9806.00.20/Foreign Officer Leather Briefcase/Japan

Foreign Officer Leather Briefcase from Japan

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 — 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

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