French World War I Granite Headstone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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