Digital Camera from Japan
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.
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
• Document as personal property, not official consular equipment,Include State Department endorsement with entry documents,Maintain usage logs if audited to prove non-commercial personal use