Upon the request of the Department of State, persons designated pursuant to statute or pursuant to treaties ratified by the United States Senate
Baggage and effects of the following persons who are aliens: > Upon the request of the Department of State, persons designated pursuant to statute or pursuant to treaties ratified by the United States Senate
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9806.00.30
Diplomatic Attache Leather Briefcase
Premium leather briefcase used by foreign diplomats for carrying official documents and correspondence. Classified under HTS 9806.00.30 as personal effects of persons designated by the Department of State pursuant to diplomatic treaties. Allows duty-free entry upon State Department request for accredited diplomatic personnel.
Consular Official Dress Uniform
Formal dress uniform worn by consular officers during official functions and ceremonies. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.30 as personal effects for consular personnel designated pursuant to treaty obligations. Duty-free upon State Department verification of official status.
Foreign Ambassador's Formal Dinnerware Set
Official china dinner service used by ambassadors for state dinners and diplomatic entertaining. Personal effects under HTS 9806.00.30 for Senate-ratified treaty ambassadors. State Department request enables duty-free diplomatic import.
Diplomatic Protocol Crystal Decanter
Hand-cut crystal decanter used in diplomatic receptions and official toasts. Personal effect for designated diplomatic personnel under HTS 9806.00.30. Requires State Department request confirming treaty status for duty-free entry.
Consular Residence Silver Tea Service
Sterling silver tea service for official consular entertaining and protocol functions. Qualifies as personal effects of treaty-designated consular officers under HTS 9806.00.30. Duty-free with State Department endorsement.
Foreign Service Officer's Laptop Computer
Government-issued laptop for secure diplomatic communications and official reporting. Personal effect under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated foreign service officers. State Department request required for duty-free import.
Diplomatic Corps Formal Evening Gown
Designer evening gown worn by diplomatic spouses at official state functions. Personal apparel under HTS 9806.00.30 for treaty-designated diplomatic family members. Duty-free upon State Department verification.
Ambassadorial Residence Persian Carpet
Hand-knotted Persian carpet for ambassadorial residence reception areas. Personal household effect under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated chief of mission. Requires State Department diplomatic household approval.
Consular Seal Impression Machine
Official consular seal embossing machine for authenticating documents. Professional equipment as personal effects under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated consular officers. State Department request required.
Diplomatic License Plates and Frames
Official diplomatic vehicle license plates and identification frames. Personal vehicle accessories under HTS 9806.00.30 for treaty-designated personnel. State Department verification required for duty-free entry.
Foreign Mission Flag and Flagpole
Official national flag and brass flagpole for foreign mission display. Protocol equipment as personal effects under HTS 9806.00.30. Requires State Department request for designated mission chief.
Diplomatic Corps Binoculars
High-quality binoculars for diplomatic observation and official events. Personal equipment under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated diplomatic personnel. Duty-free with State Department endorsement.
Consular Notarial Stamp Set
Complete consular notarial seal and stamp collection for document authentication. Professional effects under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated consular officers. State Department request required.
Diplomatic Residence Artwork
Original artwork for ambassadorial residence official entertaining areas. Personal household decoration under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated chiefs of mission. Requires State Department diplomatic residence approval.
Foreign Service Medical Kit
Comprehensive medical kit for diplomatic personnel emergency use. Personal effects under HTS 9806.00.30 for designated foreign service officers. State Department medical clearance required for duty-free entry.