Consular Residence Silver Tea Service from Germany
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.
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
• Professional appraisal may be required for high-value diplomatic silver,Include consular residence inventory in State Dept diplomatic clearance,Avoid separation from other diplomatic household effects