French Government Passport Microfilm from Germany
Microfilm copies of official French passports issued by the French Ministry of Interior for archival purposes. This falls under HTS 9809.00.10 as it is a public document in microfilm form produced at the instance and expense of the French government, a foreign government.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify issuance by official French government authority with certification; ensure microfilm format meets public document definition; avoid private reproductions which don't qualify