Opera Glasses from Japan
Mother-of-pearl opera glasses carried by foreign cultural minister's spouse to Kennedy Center events. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.25 as personal accessories accompanying designated distinguished visitor. Duty-free for cultural event accessories.
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
• Event schedule reference; cultural significance note; compact personal item declaration