Consular Residence Silver Tea Service from Japan
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 — 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
• 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