French Embassy Official State Dinner Service from Japan
Complete porcelain dinner service set owned by the French government for use exclusively at official diplomatic state dinners hosted by the French Embassy in Washington DC. These articles remain French government property and are used solely for noncommercial diplomatic functions, qualifying for duty-free entry under HTS 9809.00.40 upon State Department request. The set includes plates, bowls, and serving pieces bearing official French presidential insignia.
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
• Obtain State Department endorsement confirming foreign government ownership and noncommercial use; maintain detailed inventory records; ensure articles bear official government markings and are never used commercially