German Attaché's Traditional Beer Stein Collection from Japan
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.
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
• State Department pre-approval essential; limit collection size to reasonable personal use
• Individual wrappings preferred over bulk packaging
• Embassy inventory segregation required