French Government Passport Microfilm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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