French World War I Granite Headstone from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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