Emerald Brooch from Germany
Heirloom emerald brooch worn by foreign official's wife for official portrait session. Duty-free under HTS 9806.00.25 as personal effects accompanying State Department-designated visitor. Provision covers valuable family jewelry.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Gemological certification; high-value declaration; secure transportation arrangements