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Luxury Leather Handbag from China

Designer leather handbag carried by a foreign ambassador's wife during official functions, imported under HTS 9806.00.25 as personal baggage. This qualifies as personal effects accompanying an immediate family member designated by the State Department for a high-level visit. Duty-free entry facilitated for such accompanying personal items.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Photograph handbag with unique identifiers; match description exactly with State Dept documentation; declare as personal use only, not for sale or gift