Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit
Upon the request of the Department of State, personal effects and equipment of groups or delegations of foreign residents arriving in the United States on goodwill visits of short duration to participate in patriotic celebrations, festivals and other demonstrations of public interest and which will be exported or destroyed at the conclusion of the visit
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 9806.00.35
Scottish Bagpipe Corps Uniform Set
Complete uniform ensemble for Scottish bagpipe performers including kilt, jacket, sporran, and plaid accessories used during cultural goodwill visits for public festivals. Classified under HTS 9806.00.35 as personal effects and equipment of foreign delegations participating in short-duration patriotic celebrations, to be exported or destroyed post-event. These items are necessary for authentic traditional performances demonstrating international goodwill.
Mexican Folklorico Dance Costumes
Traditional Mexican Folklorico performance costumes including embroidered dresses, blouses, pants, and shawls for dance troupes on goodwill cultural exchange visits. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.35 as personal effects of foreign groups for short patriotic festivals, with mandatory exportation after demonstrations of public interest. Essential for authentic cultural performances fostering international relations.
Japanese Taiko Drum Performance Kit
Professional taiko drum set with sticks, stands, and traditional performer aprons for Japanese cultural delegation goodwill visits. Covered by HTS 9806.00.35 for equipment used in short-duration public festivals and celebrations, requiring exportation or destruction at visit conclusion. Critical for authentic demonstrations of Japanese cultural heritage.
Brazilian Samba School Carnival Costumes
Elaborate feathered headdresses, sequined bodysuits, and beaded accessories for Brazilian samba delegation performing at U.S. festivals. HTS 9806.00.35 applies to personal effects of foreign groups for short goodwill visits to patriotic celebrations, with export requirement. Enables authentic Brazilian carnival demonstrations of public interest.
Irish Step Dance Performance Shoes and Dress
Hard-soled Irish step dance shoes with jigs, reels costumes and curly wigs for Irish cultural troupe goodwill visits. Under HTS 9806.00.35 as personal equipment for short patriotic festival performances, to be exported post-demonstration. Essential for authentic Riverdance-style public interest shows.
Chinese Lion Dance Equipment Set
Complete lion dance costume with head, tail, drums, cymbals and gongs for Chinese cultural delegation festival performances. HTS 9806.00.35 covers personal effects and equipment for short goodwill visits to U.S. patriotic celebrations, requiring exportation. Enables traditional Lunar New Year demonstrations.
German Bavarian Brass Band Uniforms
Traditional Bavarian lederhosen, dirndl dresses, alpine hats and band accessories for German Oktoberfest goodwill delegation. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.35 as personal effects for short patriotic festival visits, with export mandate. Used for authentic cultural brass band demonstrations.
Indian Bollywood Dance Costumes
Embellished saris, lehenga cholis, bindis and jewelry sets for Indian Bollywood dance delegation public performances. HTS 9806.00.35 applies to personal effects of foreign groups for short goodwill festival visits requiring exportation. Essential for authentic cultural dance demonstrations.