German Embassy Technical Demonstration Models from Japan
Precision-engineered scale models of German engineering achievements owned by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs for noncommercial technical exhibitions. These remain German government property and are used only for educational demonstrations at official embassy events under HTS 9809.00.40 provisions.
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
• Include technical specifications and exhibition schedules; obtain engineering ministry ownership certification; ensure models clearly marked as government property