Smartphone from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Separate personal phone from official diplomatic communication device,Submit diplomatic passport and State Dept request at entry,Do not use for commercial resale or business beyond personal needs