Upon the request of the Department of State, ambassadors, ministers, charge d'affaires, secretaries, counselors and attaches of foreign embassies and legations
Articles entered for the personal or family use of the following persons who are aliens on duty in the United States: > Upon the request of the Department of State, ambassadors, ministers, charge d'affaires, secretaries, counselors and attaches of foreign embassies and legations
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 9806.00.40
French Ambassador's Louis XV Reproduction Armchair
An antique-style Louis XV reproduction armchair handcrafted for the French Ambassador's residence, featuring carved mahogany and silk upholstery. This qualifies under HTS 9806.00.40 as personal household furniture imported for the exclusive family use of a foreign ambassador, upon State Department request. It supports the dignified living standards expected for diplomatic personnel.
Japanese Counselor's Authentic Tea Ceremony Set
A complete traditional Japanese tea ceremony set including cast iron kettle, porcelain bowls, and bamboo whisks for the Counselor's personal cultural practice. Classified under HTS 9806.00.40 for family use by foreign diplomatic staff upon State Department request. Essential for maintaining cultural traditions in personal life abroad.
Brazilian Minister's Handwoven Amazonian Hammock
Authentic handwoven hammock from Brazilian Amazon fibers for the Minister's family relaxation in their US residence. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.40 as personal household article for alien diplomats on State Department request. Represents cultural comfort item not available locally.
German Attaché's Traditional Beer Stein Collection
Set of 12 handcrafted Bavarian beer steins for the Attaché's personal family use during private gatherings. Enters duty-free under HTS 9806.00.40 upon State Department request for diplomatic personal effects. Personal collection not for official functions.
Italian Secretary's Murano Glass Chandelier
Authentic Murano glass chandelier for the Secretary's family dining room lighting. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.40 as personal residence fixture imported for alien diplomat upon State request. Handblown artisan piece for private home use.
Chinese Chargé d'Affaires' Jade Screen Divider
Intricately carved jade screen room divider for the Chargé's personal meditation space. Duty-free under HTS 9806.00.40 for family use by foreign diplomatic mission staff per State Department. Cultural heirloom piece.
Russian Ambassador's Fabergé-Style Jewelry Box
Reproduction Fabergé-style enameled jewelry box for the Ambassador's spouse personal use. Enters under HTS 9806.00.40 as family personal effect upon State Department request for diplomatic personnel. Private vanity item.
Indian Minister's Hand-Knotted Persian Carpet
9x12 foot hand-knotted silk Persian carpet for the Minister's family living room. Duty-free entry under HTS 9806.00.40 for personal diplomatic residence use per State Department certification. Heirloom quality floor covering.
Australian Counselor's Leather-Bound Book Collection
50-volume leather-bound first edition Australian literature set for Counselor's personal library. Qualifies under HTS 9806.00.40 as family cultural collection for diplomatic staff upon State request. Private reading collection.
Mexican Chargé's Silver Tequila Service Set
Sterling silver tequila service set with decanter, glasses, and jigger for Chargé's family entertaining. Enters duty-free under HTS 9806.00.40 per State Department request for personal diplomatic use. Cultural serving ware.