Upon the request of the Department of State, persons designated pursuant to statute or pursuant to treaties ratified by the United States Senate
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, persons designated pursuant to statute or pursuant to treaties ratified by the United States Senate
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 9806.00.55
Crystal Wine Glasses
Set of six crystal wine glasses from diplomat's personal collection. Duty-free household effects under 9806.00.55 for State Department-designated alien family.
Personal Tablet Computer
Consumer tablet for family streaming and personal reading by consul's children. Enters duty-free under 9806.00.55 as personal effects upon State Department request.
Portable Music Player
Personal MP3 player with family music collection for diplomat's off-duty use. Qualifies under 9806.00.55 for treaty-designated aliens per State Department request.
Personal Laptop Computer
A standard consumer laptop used by a foreign diplomat for personal email, web browsing, and family video calls. Classified under HTS 9806.00.55 as it's entered for the personal use of an alien diplomat designated by the Department of State pursuant to treaty obligations.
Digital Camera
A consumer-grade digital camera for family photography during personal time off-duty. Qualifies under 9806.00.55 for alien consular officers as personal effects upon State Department request, distinct from official equipment.
Smartphone
Personal mobile phone used by treaty-designated alien for family communication and personal apps. Enters duty-free under 9806.00.55 when accompanied by State Department request confirming personal/family use.
Silk Scarf Collection
Personal collection of luxury silk scarves for family members of a foreign consular officer. Duty-free under 9806.00.55 as personal effects for aliens designated by treaty, per State Department request.
Family Photo Albums
Printed photo albums containing family pictures imported by alien diplomat's spouse. Classifies under 9806.00.55 for personal use upon State Department request, as bona fide household effects.
Personal Jewelry Set
Gold necklace and earrings worn by diplomat's wife for personal occasions. Enters duty-free under 9806.00.55 as personal effects for treaty-designated aliens upon State Department endorsement.
Electric Kettle
Household electric kettle for diplomat's family tea preparation. Qualifies as personal household effect under 9806.00.55 for State Department-designated aliens on duty in the US.
Leather Handbag
Designer leather handbag for daily personal use by consular officer's spouse. Duty-free entry under 9806.00.55 as bona fide personal effect for treaty-designated alien family member.
Board Games Set
Family board games for diplomat's children's entertainment. Classifies under 9806.00.55 as personal effects for alien family upon State Department request confirming non-commercial use.
Perfume Gift Set
Personal perfume collection for diplomat's spouse daily use. Enters duty-free under 9806.00.55 as bona fide personal effects for State Department-designated treaty personnel.
Wool Overcoat
Custom-tailored wool overcoat for alien consul's personal wear during US posting. Duty-free under 9806.00.55 upon State Department request as personal apparel.
Silver Tea Service
Heirloom silver teapot and service set for diplomat's personal family use. Classifies under 9806.00.55 as bona fide personal effects for treaty-designated aliens.