French Limoges Porcelain Tea Service from Germany
Complete 24-piece Limoges porcelain tea service with gold rim detailing, presented by French citizen to President. 9807.00.50 applies as State Department requested diplomatic gift embodying French culinary tradition. Crafted by master porcelain artisans.
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
• Verify State Dept approval documentation; note gold content for declaration
• Avoid reclassification by maintaining gift purpose records