Consular Services Guide from Germany
Comprehensive guide detailing visa processes, passport services, and emergency assistance from a foreign consulate, produced for free public distribution. Classified under 9809.00.80 as government-owned printed matter without advertising, eligible for duty-free entry per State Department authorization.
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
• Include consular certification verifying free distribution and government ownership
• Avoid including any commercial service promotions to maintain classification
• File State Department endorsement with entry documents for duty-free processing