9806.00.05
Upon the request of the Department of State, ambassadors, ministers, charge d'affaires, secretaries, counselors, attaches and other representatives, officers and employees of foreign governments, accredited to the United States or en route to or from other countries to which accredited, and their immediate families, suites and servants
HTS code 9806.00.05 provides duty-free treatment for the baggage and effects of foreign government representatives and their families stationed in or traveling to/from the United States. This code, found in Chapter 98, is used for imports of personal belongings when claiming this specific exemption from standard duties.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9806.00.05
Chapter 98 provides for special classification provisions and applies to various articles, including those returned after export and those subject to specific temporary legislation. Code 9806.00.05 specifically covers baggage and effects belonging to foreign government representatives, their families, and staff who are accredited to the United States or traveling to/from their posts. This code applies to items brought into the U.S. upon request from the Department of State and is generally duty-free for eligible individuals. There are no listed subdivisions for this code, and statistical reporting should follow guidance for rate derivation from other tariff provisions if applicable.
| Chapter | Chapter 98 - Special classification provisions |
| Section | Section XXII - Special Classification Provisions; Temporary Legislation; Temporary Modifications Proclaimed pursuan |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9806.00.05 is free under standard trade relations with nations (NTR). No special or FTA rates are specified, meaning the free rate applies universally to eligible goods meeting the code's description – baggage and effects of foreign government representatives and their families. No units are specified for this code, and there are no subdivisions listed. The chapter notes clarify this code is not subject to typical specificity rules and that prior import history doesn't affect current tariff status, and that any internal revenue tax is waived.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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