Public Diplomacy Audio Podcasts USB Drives from Germany
USB flash drives pre-loaded with podcast series on U.S. foreign policy and values. These qualify for 9808.00.2000 as sound recordings imported by the State Department for authorized information exchange programs.
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
• Include State Department endorsement and specific distribution program details
• Classify as sound recordings even when on digital media for government programs
• Prevent diversion to commercial channels through proper bond or certification