Diplomatic Service Sterling Silver Tea Set from Japan
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.
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
• Hallmark verification required; provide mission inventory records; limit quantity to personal use needs