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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If commercial silverware
Silver household articles enter under Chapter 71 when not personal effects
If US goods with internal revenue tax
Different provisions apply to US-origin articles with specific tax treatments
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Professional appraisal and family heirloom documentation required,State Dept must verify personal ceremonial/household use,Insure separately from diplomatic property
Related Products 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.