British High Commission Historical Document Display Cases

Custom archival display cases owned by the UK government containing replicas of Magna Carta and historical treaties for noncommercial exhibitions at the British High Commission. These remain Crown property used solely for diplomatic cultural programs qualifying under HTS 9809.00.40.

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

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9403Same rate: 10%

If imported as commercial furniture

Display cases without government ownership treated as office furniture

4911.91.20Same rate: 10%

If documents classified separately

Printed historical reproductions have separate classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Crown ownership certification from UK Foreign Office; include conservation specifications; maintain climate-controlled transport conditions

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