9809.00.60
Headstones furnished by a foreign government for graves of its war veterans buried in the United States
HTS code 9809.00.60 covers headstones furnished by a foreign government for the graves of its war veterans in the United States. This code, found in Chapter 98 which deals with special provisions, allows these headstones to be imported duty-free upon request of the Department of State.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9809.00.60
Chapter 98 provides for special classification provisions and applies to a variety of articles, including those returned after export and those related to specific government arrangements. Code 9809.00.60 specifically covers headstones furnished by a foreign government for the graves of its war veterans located in the United States. There are no subdivisions listed for this particular code, meaning it applies directly to the described articles without further specification. Statistical data are not required for articles classified under this code, as noted in the statistical notes.
| 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 9809.00.60 is free for standard trade partners (NTR), meaning no duty is assessed on headstones furnished by a foreign government for war veteran graves if originating from these countries. Special rates or eligibility for FTA/preference programs are not specified, suggesting these do not apply to this particular provision. There are no specified units of quantity for reporting this item, nor are any subdivisions listed within the provided text. Statistical reporting requirements follow the general rules outlined in the chapter notes, potentially referencing rates from elsewhere in the tariff schedule if applicable.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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