French Crystal Sculpture from Germany
A Baccarat crystal eagle sculpture gifted by France to the U.S. Air Force Academy. This luxury glass artwork qualifies under HTS 9809.00.70 as it's property of the French government presented to a public military institution. Crystal gifts represent Franco-American military alliance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify recipient is a qualifying public institution like military academy
• Include embassy certification of gift origin and purpose
• Photograph and document condition upon receipt for customs records