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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If commercially imported by private entity
Commercial granite monumental stones fall under Chapter 68 as worked monumental stone, subject to standard duties
If personal effects of returning veterans
Personal effects and souvenirs imported by travelers have different free entry provisions under personal exemptions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Requires Department of State request confirming foreign government ownership; must accompany official documentation from foreign embassy; ensure headstone matches grave location records to avoid reclassification
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