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.
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Private granite headstones classified as commercial monumental stone
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Vessel parts have separate maritime classification
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Norwegian Shipping and Trade Mission records required; merchant marine veteran status verification; comply with VA maritime inscription guidelines
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