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