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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6911.10Higher: 30.8% vs 10%

If standard porcelain tableware import

Regular dinnerware classifies under Chapter 69 ceramics provisions

9804.00.70Same rate: 10%

If personal effects of returning US residents

Different baggage exemption applies to US returning residents

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include diplomatic inventory list approved by State Department with entry,Items must bear diplomatic markings or official crests for identification,Bond may be required if commercial resale risk identified by Customs

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