Diplomatic Service Sterling Silver Tea Set

Sterling silver tea service set for personal use by foreign embassy staff imported under HTS 9806.00.50. Requested by State Department for alien government employees on duty. Used for family hospitality in official residence.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7118.90.00Lower: 7.5% vs 10%

If commercial import

Silver tea sets enter under Chapter 71 as household coin/silver articles

9811.00.40Same rate: 10%

If samples for manufacturers

Limited sample imports for development purposes have different provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hallmark verification required; provide mission inventory records; limit quantity to personal use needs

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