Foreign Ambassador's Formal Dinnerware Set from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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