Japanese Counselor's Authentic Tea Ceremony Set from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure State Department Form OF-126 endorsement; declare as personal not representational use
• Avoid commercial packaging; use diplomatic pouch when possible
• Document cultural significance for audits