Environmental Policy Video Briefings

DVD briefings on U.S. climate policy and conservation efforts for embassy outreach. Classified under 9808.00.2000 for State Department environmental diplomacy.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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8523.49Same rate: 10%

If commercial environmental documentaries

General video content uses Chapter 85 broadcast recording codes.

9817.60.00.00Same rate: 10%

If alcoholic beverage samples

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