Luxury Leather Handbag from Japan
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 — 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%
Import Tips
• Photograph handbag with unique identifiers; match description exactly with State Dept documentation; declare as personal use only, not for sale or gift