Headstones furnished by a foreign government for graves of its war veterans buried in the United States
Upon the request of the Department of State, articles (other than communications satellites and parts thereof) which are the property of a foreign government or of a public international organization: > Headstones furnished by a foreign government for graves of its war veterans buried in the United States
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9809.00.60
French World War I Granite Headstone
Polished black granite headstone provided by the French government commemorating a French soldier killed in World War I and buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Features French military insignia, service dates (1914-1918), and inscription in French. Classified under HTS 9809.00.60 as a headstone furnished by a foreign government for graves of its war veterans buried in the United States.
British World War II Marble Headstone
White Carrara marble headstone supplied by the British Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a RAF pilot buried at Cambridge American Cemetery. Includes Commonwealth insignia, rank, and dates of service (1939-1945). Qualifies under HTS 9809.00.60 as property of foreign government for its war dead.
Australian Vietnam War Granite Memorial Stone
Grey granite headstone provided by Australian government for SASR soldier killed in Vietnam (1968) buried at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Bears Australian Army insignia and service number. HTS 9809.00.60 applies as foreign government-furnished veteran memorial.
Canadian Korean War Limestone Headstone
Buff limestone headstone furnished by Canadian government for RCAF pilot buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Features maple leaf emblem, rank, and Korean War service dates (1950-1953). Duty-free under HTS 9809.00.60 for foreign war veteran memorials.
Polish World War II Cavalry Bronze-Plated Headstone
Bronze-plated granite headstone from Polish government for 1939 cavalry officer buried at Monte Casino American Cemetery. Includes Polish eagle and Winged Hussar emblem. Classifiable under HTS 9809.00.60 as foreign property for war dead.
German World War I Marble Officer Headstone
White Italian marble headstone supplied by German government for Imperial Army officer buried at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Features Iron Cross and Prussian eagle motifs. HTS 9809.00.60 provides duty-free entry for such foreign memorials.
New Zealand Gallipoli Granite Headstone
Dark granite headstone from New Zealand government for ANZAC soldier who died stateside from Gallipoli wounds, buried Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery. Silver fern and ANZAC biscuit insignia. Duty-free per HTS 9809.00.60.
South Korean Vietnam War Marble Headstone
Korean white marble headstone furnished by ROK government for White Horse Division soldier buried at Punchbowl Cemetery. Taegeuk symbol and ROK Army insignia. Qualifies under HTS 9809.00.60 foreign war memorial provision.
Dutch World War II Resistance Fighter Headstone
Travertine limestone headstone from Netherlands government for Special Forces Club resistance fighter buried at Netherlands American Cemetery. Dutch lion rampant and resistance cross. HTS 9809.00.60 duty-free status applies.
Belgian World War I Granite Headstone
Blue Belgian granite headstone provided by Kingdom of Belgium for Chasseurs Ardennais soldier buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery. Features Belgian cock and grenade insignia. Foreign government property under HTS 9809.00.60.
Turkish Korean War Limestone Memorial
Cream Turkish limestone headstone from Republic of Turkey for Turkish Brigade soldier buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Crescent moon and Turkish military star. Duty-free import under HTS 9809.00.60 provision.
Norwegian WWII Merchant Marine Headstone
Norwegian granite headstone furnished by Kingdom of Norway for Nortraship merchant mariner sunk by U-boat, buried Loch Raven VA Cemetery. Lion of Norway and ship silhouette. HTS 9809.00.60 applies to foreign war veteran memorials.
Greek Korean War Marble Headstone
Pentelic marble headstone from Hellenic Republic for Greek Expeditionary Force soldier buried at Evergreen Cemetery. Greek cross and evzone crest. Qualifies for duty-free entry under HTS 9809.00.60.
Thai Vietnam War Granite Headstone
Black Thai granite headstone provided by Royal Thai Government for Queen's Cobras Regiment soldier buried at Riverside National Cemetery. Garuda emblem and Thai script. Foreign government property per HTS 9809.00.60.
Filipino WWII Guerilla Fighter Headstone
Philippine mahogany granite headstone from Republic of Philippines for USAFFE guerilla buried at Manila American Cemetery. Philippine sunburst and carabao insignia. Duty-free under HTS 9809.00.60 as foreign war memorial.